Ryhope Man faces jail for smashing up cousin’s garden and car

A Ryhope Man faces jail after he lost his temper and smashed up his cousin’s car and garden last week

Blaine Gilby, 35, of Hewitt Avenue, unleashed an outburst at his cousin’s home in Hendon and trashed her garden, as well as smashing up her car with his own fists.

At South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to charges of causing criminal damage, causing fear of unlawful violence and possession of cannabis.

Magistrates then adjourned his case and granted him bail after hearing he had an emergency hospital appointment, due to possibly having a blood clot.

But they granted him his freedom on condition he does not contact his cousin, or enter Hendon. However, he will be sentenced on October 24 where he is expected to face up to 36 weeks in prison.