Man glued locks of cars and homes in vandalism spree 

A man who glued the locks of dozens of cars and homes has appeared in court to pay compensation to his victims.

William James McElwaine, aged 28, appeared at Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal where he faces 29 charges of criminal damage.

The attacks took place on at least 10 different occasions between September 2012 and May 2013.

His arrest follows a spate of glue attacks on property which left over €4,000 worth of damage to the homes of young families and pensioners.

The court was told McElwaine, of Earlsfort, Buncrana, has paid a total of €1,700 to compensate his victims.

Pensioners and young families at Ballymacool Terrace in Letterkenny were locked out of their homes when their front doors were super-glued.

A series of other attacks then occurred at various locations across the town.

Such was the high number of incidents that a local locksmith even offered a special deal to those targeted to have their locks replaced.

Solicitor Frank Dorrian said his client continued to gather the money to compensate his victims.

He paid a further €300 to his victims in court yesterday. He also asked for a psychiatric report on his client.

Judge Paul Kelly adjourned the case until May 21 to allow for further payments to be made.