A Lanarkshire drunk who spat in a paramedic's face after being found unconscious in the street has been jailed for a year. Martin Cassidy was told that the courts must protect emergency workers, particularly during a pandemic.
Cassidy, of Bruce Terrace, Blantyre, was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The 37-year-old admitted trying to punch his victim and spitting on him repeatedly in Bruce Terrace on December 18, 2020.Cassidy, who was on bail at the time, also admitted breaching a curfew.Paul Jamieson, prosecuting, stated: "The accused was found unconscious on the street.
He was heavily intoxicated."Paramedics tried to treat him and he lashed out. They identified themselves, but the accused turned to one of them and spat in his face several times."The police were called and officers escorted Cassidy to Hairmyres Hospital.
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