Paramedics come under attack as they help drunken Lanarkshire man

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Emergency service workers came under attack as they tried to help a drunk in Cumbernauld.Taylor Cockerill kicked two paramedics repeatedly and spat on a police officer's legs.Cockerill, 23, of Berryhill Road, Cumbernauld, appeared at Airdrie 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 He admitted threatening or abusive behaviour in Teviot Walk on November 1, 2021.Cockerill also admitted assaulting the three emergency service workers.Defence agent Christopher Large said his client has mental health issues and is addressing these.Mr Large told the court: "His record is of some concern."This incident followed an argument with his mother.

He became sick and an ambulance was called."He had taken too much drink and he lashed out irresponsibly."Sheriff Joseph Hughes said Cockerill's record suggested he "has a bit of a temper".Sentence was deferred until next month for background reports and Cockerill had his bail continued. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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