‘Love/Hate’ actor guilty over drugs

A young actor, who featured in the controversial cat-killing scene in the hit crime series Love/Hate, has been remanded on bail pending sentence after he pleaded guilty to a cannabis dealing charge.

Yesterday, Leroy Harris, aged 19, admitted being in unlawful possession of a quantity of cannabis worth €100, and having the drug for the purpose of sale or supply, at Sheriff St, in north inner-city Dublin, on Oct 14.

The young actor, who has no prior criminal convictions, was caught with two packets of cannabis, Dublin District Court heard.

He was searched by gardaí after he had been seen putting a suspected drugs package down his trousers.

Defence solicitor Cahir O’Higgins said the 19-year-old had the cannabis for friends.

He told Judge Michael Walsh that Harris had taken up acting in Marino College when he was in his fifth year and has great potential.

Mr O’Higgins said Harris was very lucky “to secure a role in a very prominent drama on RTÉ” and this could open up doors for his acting career.

“A conviction might prejudice his capacity to travel,” the lawyer added.

The court also heard that in his spare time Harris teaches acting to youngsters on a voluntary basis.

Judge Walsh adjourned sentencing until January.