Man jailed for claiming to have coronavirus while spitting at officers in Brighton

Tuesday, 31 March 2020 16:49

A man has been jailed for three months after spitting at police officers in Brighton while claiming to have Covid-19. Police said Peter Davy's charges included three counts of assaulting an emergency worker, and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence, alarm or distress. It's after officers were called to a report of criminal damage at a block of flats in Albion Street at around 5.50pm on Saturday (March, 28). While attending the incident, the 65-year-old, of Albion Street, Brighton, repeatedly spat at three officers, while claiming he was infected with coronavirus. Davy appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday, 30) and was given a 12-week custodial sentence. DC Nick May said: "This is an appalling act by this defendant, against officers simply doing their job of protecting the public. "The fact that he spat at the officers is bad enough, but to then claim to have Covid-19, makes the behaviour even more despicable. "Being assaulted is not part of the job. "I very much welcome the sentencing of the court as it acknowledges the severity of this case." 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.