Whaplode St Catherine man headbutted police and spat in the face of another when they attended car accident

Police called to a single vehicle collision in Hurdletree Bank found a 63-year-old Whaplode St Catherine man sat on the ground arguing with his wife, a court has heard.

Andrew Fraser McDonald, of Cranesgate North, provided a positive breath test, Boston Magistrates were told, but he was 'aggressive' towards the police and spat in the face of one of the officers.

The magistrates also heard that McDonald, who admitted two offences of assaulting the police, was banging his head on the police vehicle and had to be handcuffed to restrain him when he headbutted the other officer.

Helen Coney, mitigating in court yesterday (Wednesday, October 30), said McDonald had been diagnosed with depression and had a history of self harm.

She said he had had several upsets including learning he might be made redundant, his holiday with Thomas Cook had been lost and his father was ill.

She said he was still waiting for the blood sample to be returned following his breath test so he might yet face other charges from the collision.

McDonald was fined £400 and ordered to pay £100 compensation to each of the officers and £85 in costs.

ALSO ON TODAY'S WEBSITE:

Spalding Western Relief Road: MP presses council leader to end demolition threat to homes

South Holland voters warned to check their polling cards ahead of winter General Election

Former Spalding pub is demolished as work starts on 61 bed care home