James Regan
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Name: James Regan Arrested for: not given Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on: 22 July 1905 Tyne and Wear Archives ref: DX1388-1-75-James Regan The Shields Daily Gazette for 24 July 1905 reports: "A RUFFIAN ON THE NEW QUAY At North Shields, James Regan (22), labourer, South Shields, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the New Quay on the 21st inst. and with assaulting James Berry. Sergt Wilson stated that at 11.15 pm he saw Regan rush at Berry, trip him up and kick him. He sent a policeman to follow Regan who had gone on board the Direct Ferry, while he (witness) picked up the other man, who was stunned by the assault. The complainant who is a workman on board the Tyne Commissioners hoppers, said the accused asked him for a match, and when he replied that he had no matches Regan turned round and tripped him up. He gave the man no provocation. There was a severe abrasion on the left side of the complainant's face, which he said was caused by the assault. The defendant said that Berry caught him by the shoulders and butted him with his head, but this was denied. Accused was fined 2s 6d and costs or seven days for the drunkenness and was committed for one month for the assault". These images are a selection from an album of photographs of prisoners brought before the North Shields Police Court between 1902 and 1916 in the collection of Tyne & Wear Archives (TWA ref DX1388/1). Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. -
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