A Droitwich man has been slapped with a fine for racially abusing a police officer.

A magistrates bench heard how Craig Ivers, of Charles Henry Road, Droitwich, launched "racially aggravated" insults at the officer on Saturday, April 17 in Kidderminster. 

The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence on Tuesday, November 2 at Worcester Justice Centre. 

He has been ordered to pay £100 in compensation to the officer, which will be paid in £25 monthly increments starting on Monday, November 29.