Patrick Mulligan, 59, of Wattlebridge Road in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He was found guilty of voyeurism for observing another person engaged in a private act to obtain sexual gratification.

The offence took place in the toilets at Erneside Shopping centre on December 30, 2024. Video evidence from a Snapchat recording captured the incident. Statements came from the injured party, a young male, and a witness who was present that day.

The injured party reported hearing rustling noises from the next cubicle while in his own. He saw a hand and hair belonging to a man, then recorded the event with his phone. The footage played in court.

The witness had been with the injured party, who used a massage chair before entering the bathroom. About five minutes later, the witness checked and saw a man in the third cubicle with his head pressed to the ground, looking into the adjacent one. The man stood up after being noticed.

Defence barrister Ciaran Roddy contested completion of the full offence, suggesting it was an attempt and noting the small gap between cubicles.

District Judge Alana McSorley ruled the voyeurism offence proven beyond reasonable doubt. She cited Mulligan's interview, where he admitted entering the adjacent cubicle, getting on hands and knees, and intending to observe the injured party. He first claimed looking for his phone and feeling light-headed.

The judge ordered a pre-sentence report. The case adjourns until June 3 for sentencing.