Cambridge Chronicle 2 Jan 1864: John Tyrrell drunk and disorderly
John Tyrrell, of Trumpington, was charged by William Kent, railway police-constable, with being drunk and disorderly at the railway station, on Thursday night last. Upon the arrival of the mail train, defendant commenced examining the parcels, when Mr. Kent told him as he did not expect a parcel he had no right to interfere. Defendant remained and continued to obstruct the officials and the railway passengers, lifting up the ladies’ cloaks, &c. He afterwards placed himself in a fighting attitude. The officer then took him into custody, and while so doing he received a severe kick on the eye from defendant, causing the bruise which he was then suffering from. In answer to the charge, the defendant said he was very drunk at the time; he knew nothing at all what he did; and must throw himself upon the merciful consideration of the Bench. — Mr. Fisher (station master) said the defendant behaved very badly indeed - he interfered with ladies as they passed. —Defendant: I am very sorry; it shall never occur again. — The DEPUTY-MAYOR told the defendant that his conduct had been very bad. As to his promises they were not to be depended upon, and if they were, the case must be taken upon its merits. — He was sent to gaol for a month with hard labour.