The officer was also spat on the back of the head by John Kenneth Shields (32), of Condiere Terrace in Connor near Ballymena. A prosecutor told Antrim Magistrates Court that on August 31 last year the defendant "attempted to bite and spit" at police. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
An officer suffered a hand injury and needed to go to hospital. The officer's watch was also damaged. The defendant admitted charges of assault, resisting police and criminal damage to the watch.
A defence lawyer said the defendant has "addiction issues". District Judge Nigel Broderick noted the officer was hit on the back of the head with spit. The judge said it was a "serious" case and said "custody is a distinct possibility".
The case was adjourned to July 30 for a pre-sentence report. The defendant was given bail in the sum of £500. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
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