A man from Lancing, who threatened police officers with paving slabs, has avoided jail. Terry Politano, from Rossiter Road, was sentenced for driving with excess alcohol and two public order offences, one of which was racially-aggravated, when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on Monday November 4. Politano, 35, who is a builder by trade, was seen driving away from a Brighton car park just after 3am on Tuesday 16 April, and was described as being drunk. Police found him in Lancing, where he was seen getting out of his van and running towards his home address, where he picked up and threw two paving slabs towards officers in his back garden. Following his arrest, Politano was taken to the Durrington custody centre, where he repeatedly abused officers, including with racist language. He was sentenced to a total of eight weeks' in prison, which was suspended for two years, as well as a 36-month driving ban, a six-month Drug Rehabilitation Requirement and a 12-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Adur, Worthing and Horsham Prevention Sergeant, Peter Allan, said: "I am pleased that the sentence imposed by the court reflects the potential serious consequences of Terry’s actions that night. "The public were put at risk as he drove his vehicle from Brighton to Lancing, while over the limit, and our officers were put at risk, as he repeatedly threatened to cause them harm - at one stage, throwing two paving slabs at them. "I am also pleased to see the court using their sentencing powers to increase the sentence imposed, to take account of the sustained and vitriolic racist abuse. "I hope Terry makes best use of the assistance he will be offered during the rehabilitative elements of his sentence." More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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