Lanarkshire lout spat blood into face of cop sent to help her

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A casualty spat blood and saliva into the face of a police officer who'd been called out to help her.Emma McCreadie had blood streaming down her face after an alleged disturbance, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.McCreadie, 22, of Motherwell Road, Bellshill, admitted assaulting PC Matthew Creechan by spitting at him on Kirklee Road, Mossend.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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She also had a superficial cut to her neck."Police officers tried to speak to her, but she became agitated and aggressive towards them."They explained they were there to help her and she was warned regarding her conduct."The officers tried to take hold of the accused but she turned and spat blood and saliva directly into PC Creechan's face."McCreadie was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries before being transferred to Motherwell police station.PC Creechan also needed hospital treatment.