Jamie Taylor, 36, from Tandragee Road in Gilford, appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court on charges of common assault, resisting police, disorderly behaviour, and criminal damage. All charges carried racial aggravation.

The incident occurred at 8.27pm on February 27 outside the Baptist Church on Thomas Street in Portadown. Police responded to a report of a man shouting at another across the street.

The victim stated the man unzipped his jacket to show a black t-shirt printed with 'Stop importing, start deporting'. The man then produced a red, black, and white Nazi flag from his pocket.

The victim recorded the encounter and called the man a racist. Taylor replied and swung a punch that struck the victim's jaw. He then grabbed the victim's backpack, but the victim escaped.

A witness reported flour on his wife's car. Police followed a flour trail to a Thomas Street address where they found Taylor. He wore jeans and the same t-shirt as in the video and resisted arrest.

Deputy District Judge Gerard Trainor described the acts as planned racism. Taylor pleaded guilty early and had spent two days in custody. His barrister noted he was under the influence and called the event out of character.

Trainor rejected claims of aberration, citing preparation and Taylor's criminal record including 25 prior offences of violent and disorderly behaviour. Taylor apologised in court.

The judge imposed a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, and a two-year restraining order protecting the victim.