A man who was said to be going through a "psychotic episode" in Lisnaskea has been given a chance by a judge despite "behaving appallingly".

Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard on Monday that at around 11.30pm on October 22 last at Trasna Way, Lisnaskea, it was reported a male was having a psychotic episode.

Police were called to the address, where Tony Lee Sheerin (20), of Trasna Way, was outside a property, topless, and hitting the window.

When police approached, he began shouting and swearing at them, and tried to headbutt them.

He was handcuffed and brought to the police car, where he kicked the door and struggled, and was banging his head off the ground.

He called police "Fenian pigs", and said he would come to their houses, before being arrested for various offences including assault on police, which was the attempted headbutt and spitting.

Sheerin also resisted police by kicking out at the leg of an officer.

Sheerin's solicitor, Myles McManus, described the incident as "extremely unsavoury", and out of character for the young defendant.

He said on the night in question Sheerin had no recollection whatsoever, noting it being described as a "psychotic episode" by those who reported, and pointing out that Sheerin had been forthright in accepting he does have mental health issues, but he is seeking help to address them,

Mr. McManus said Sheerin wanted to apologise for his behaviour on the night in question.

Sheerin was convicted of two counts of assault on police, disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage and resisting police.

Deputy District Judge Trevor Browne handed him a 12-month conditional discharge, and said for someone who stayed out of trouble for a period of time, he got involved "with relish".

Judge Browne told Sheerin he was "getting off lightly", but he was prepared to give him a chance, despite behaving appallingly.