Pinchbeck ‘idiot’ caught throwing rocks and eggs at police vehicles in Spalding

A man who threw rocks and eggs at police vehicles for several hours was branded an ‘idiot’ by his own solicitor.

Twenty-one-year-old Bailey Foster smashed a car window and caused damage to a van during the incident at Spalding Police Station on the morning of June 24, Boston Magistrates’ Court was told.

“The defendant was found to be throwing rocks, tarmac and eggs at police vehicles in the secure car park,” prosecutor Nick Kirkland explained.

“There was a dent and scratches to a Toyota Corolla and the driver’s side rear window was smashed in a Vauxhall Vivaro.

“There was also cleaning costs as the vehicles were splattered with eggs.”

In police interview, Pinchbeck resident Foster admitted he had been hurling objects at the police vehicles for ‘several hours’ before he was caught.

“He couldn’t give a reason for the reaction and said he was shocked and apologetic,” Mr Kirkland continued.

“Eggs aren’t something most of us carry around.”

After hearing the evidence presented, Roger Lowther, defending Foster, began with a baffled shrug.

“I don’t think there’s a lot I can add to that,” he said.

“Mr Foster can’t really offer much explanation as to why he did what he did.

“On arrest he said he was an idiot. And he was an idiot. He stands by that comment.

“He doesn’t have any issues with the police and there are no mental health, drug or alcohol issues.

“This is all rather odd and a case of less said, sooner mended.”

Foster, of Primrose Crescent, pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage.

“I’m sure you understand this isn’t acceptable behaviour,” chair of the bench Helen Cook told the defendant.

“The car and van were taken out of service and this came at cost to taxpayers’ money.”

Foster was handed a six-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £300 in compensation, deducted from his benefits at a rate of £20 per month.