The incident took place at the defendant's 20th birthday party. Photo: Getty Images/stockA man who went berserk on his birthday, and in his birthday suit, has had an 11th-hour reprieve. Roche — in view of the amassed partygoers — stripped naked and became increasingly agitated as his friends yelled comments at him. “[He] stated the last thing he remembered was when it was still light outside,” court documents said. Diversion is granted if a defendant meets all the criteria set by police, which can include reparation and rehabilitative measures.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 20, 2021 20:37 UTC