Judge hailed after exchange with racist

A judge who called a racist thug a “bit of a c***” after he launched a foul-mouthed tirade at her has been branded a “hero”.

Judge Patricia Lynch QC was sentencing John Hennigan at Chelmsford Crown Court for his ninth breach of an anti-social behaviour order in 11 years when the exchange took place.

The 50-year-old was in the dock when he told Judge Lynch she was a “bit of a c***”, to which she responded: “You are a bit of a c*** yourself. Being offensive to me does not help.”