TWO men who got involved in a family row which ended with a Samurai sword being produced were conditionally discharged yesterday.
Martin Clarke, and Ronald Foley, admitted at Teesside Crown Court that they had used threatening behaviour and caused criminal damage at Paul Ditchburn's house on November 25.
Foley, 33, of Nightingale Road, Eston, admitted causing damage to Mr Ditchburn's car and threatening behaviour. Clarke, 27, of Dale Street, New Marske, admitted causing damage by throwing a brick through a window and using threatening behaviour. Jamie Hill, for Foley, apologised for the incident.
David Lamb, for Clarke, said it was out of character for his client who, he said, was a hardworking and law abiding man, who was ashamed of his behaviour.
Recorder Patrick Palmer conditionally discharged both men for two years and ordered Foley to pay £200 compensation and Clarke £500 compensation and £250 costs.
Mr Ditchburn, of Durham Road, Brotton, east Cleveland was cleared of unlawful wounding at Teesside Crown Court, last month.
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