Published date: 27 April 2016 |
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A HOMELESS man who once lived in a cave overlooking Llandudno had spat in a PC’s face, causing phlegm to go in the officer’s mouth, a court heard.
Raymond Burton, 53, had been approached by police after he twice on the same day stole from a shop at Llandudno.
Burton, on state benefit, received a 20 weeks suspended jail term and must pay £250 compensation to the policeman. He was also ordered to pay £42 compensation to Bishpots Fine Foods and Wines and £200 costs.
Magistrates at Llandudno imposed a five-year criminal behaviour order.
He admitted assault and stealing a bottle of Honey Mead and whiskey liqueur on April 8.
Prosecutor James Neary said the officer had a tetanus injection and blood tests after the assault and was worried about his health.
Defence solicitor Nia Dawson said :”Mr Burton is genuinely remorseful for his behaviour, particularly in respect of the police officer. He didn’t believe he spat in the direction of the officer. I have been able to show him some video-cam footage.”
He had come out of prison determined not to drink and had been living in a tent. But Mrs Dawson said he bumped into a couple of acquaintances and had started drinking on the day.
The solicitor added that Burton, who gave a c/o address in Parc Bodnant, Llandudno, was due to move to a caravan at Llandudno Junction.
see-http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/161398/homeless-man-spat-in-police-officer-s-face-after-twice-stealing-from-llandudno-shop.aspx
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