This Derry newspaper headline really captured the essence of the story

The man got spooked by his own reflection,

A man appeared in court in Derry yesterday for breaking a window after reportedly getting a fright from his own reflection.

And it led to this brilliant headline in Derry Now.

Classic.

Derry Now reports:

"A Derry man who smashed a window “head-butted his own reflection”, Derry Magistrates Court heard today."

The man "was drunk when he committed the offence in a city centre bar on May 2, causing over £500 of damage."

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley told the court that his client could not remember the 'sorry incident

“The prosecution suggest he turned around and was almost spooked by his own reflection in the door.

“If the prosecution theory is correct, he may be fortunate that he is not charged with attempted assault.”

In the end, the man pleaded guilty to criminal damage and was ordered to pay £548.40 compensation to the bar.

And presumably advised to stay away from reflective surfaces while drunk.

H/T: Reddit Ireland