offensive messages Sentencing hearing to take place for teenager who admitted to harassing Ian Wright

Patrick O’Brien, 18, admitted to harassing the former Premier League star and sending him messages that were grossly offensive, obscene and menacing.

BT Sport Pundit Ian Wright during the FA Cup, fifth round replay match at the KC Stadium, Hull.

James Ward

January 27 2021 09:03 AM

A sentencing hearing is to take place on Wednesday for a teenager who admitted to harassing former Premier League footballer Ian Wright.

Patrick O’Brien, 18, will be sentenced at Tralee District Court by Judge David Waters.

The offences took place on May 11 2020.

The court will receive a full probation report on Wednesday.

O’Brien, of Sycamore Court, Ashleigh Downs, pleaded guilty to two charges.

He admitted harassing Ian Wright on May 11 contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person Act 1997.

He also admitted that on the same date he sent a message by phone that was grossly offensive, obscene and menacing.

Ian Wright, 57, was a prolific goal scorer, most notably with Arsenal Football Club, where he won the Premier League title.

He earned 33 caps for the England national team, scoring nine international goals.

After his retirement from professional football, he became a popular pundit appearing on BBC, ITV and BT Sport.

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