Man jailed for seriously assaulting a police officer in Bridlington

A man has been jailed after he seriously assaulted a police officer in Bridlington.
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David Wilson, 32, became aggressive towards police officers as he was detained after reports of a man shoplifting on the Promenade in Bridlington.

Wilson, of Cliff Street, Scunthorpe then seriously assaulted a police officer.

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He was arrested and charged with causing actual bodily harm to an emergency worker.

JAILED: David Wilson.JAILED: David Wilson.
JAILED: David Wilson.

Wilson pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison and also ordered to pay £190 in charges.

Chief Constable Lee Freeman said: “I want to make it clear that any assault of this kind on anyone will not be tolerated. That includes our officers, staff and other emergency workers who by the nature of their work expose themselves to increased risks every day to ensure the public are kept safe.

“Police officers are there to protect the public and while they will always run towards danger as part of their duty and service to keep people safe, they should not have to endure or experience any form of violence.

“We will never tolerate the actions of anyone who thinks this type of behaviour is acceptable and will always look to take action and seek prosecution for those individuals who commit such offences.”