A DRUNK man who was shouting and swearing at police officers in a Worcester street has been given a warning by magistrates about his future behaviour.
Kenneth Wilson, of Northfield Street, Worcester, told magistrates his behaviour was down to him getting annoyed by someone taking his phone.
The 69-year-old admitted an offence of drunk and disorderly during his appearance at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (September 7).
Mark Hambling, prosecuting, said police were called to Lowesmoor in Worcester at 10am on July 29 this year.
The court heard Wilson was intoxicated and slurring his speech.
"He was shouting and swearing, and went into the personal space of officers," Mr Hambling said.
"He threatened to fight officers (before he was arrested)."
The prosecutor asked for Wilson - who he said had previous convictions but had been out of trouble since 2019 - to pay a contribution towards court costs.
READ MORE: Police search for woman who failed to turn up to court
READ MORE: Richard Walker, of Worcester, who bit face of partner is sentenced
READ MORE: Superfast broadband roll out paused in Worcester after contract change
Wilson, who defended himself, apologised to the court, telling magistrates he had been aggrieved after someone took his phone from him.
"I can't change it," he said.
"I'm not happy about. It is no good holding grudges."
Wilson added he was a pensioner so his income was the state pension.
Kevin Lloyd-Wright, chairman of the magistrates bench, said: "We understand you were upset thinking your phone had been stolen.
"Nonetheless your behaviour was reprehensible - you were shouting and swearing effectively in their (the officers) faces."
Wilson was given an eight-month conditional discharge, the chairman explaining if he committed another offence during that period he would be doubly punished.
The chairman told Wilson they had decided he should pay no costs due to his limited means but ordered he pay victim surcharge of £26. That was added to the £400 outstanding which Wilson owes to the courts from past offending, being paid at a rate of £10 a week.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel