A DEPRESSED and drunk Worcester man assaulted two police officers after his mother called them to remove her son from her home, a court heard.

Ben Taylor kicked and grabbed a policeman’s groin before headbutting another officer in the face as they tried to arrest him.

The 23-year-old of Rose Avenue, off London Road, admitted two charges of assaulting police constables in the execution of their duty and apologised for his actions when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday. Marie Watton, prosecuting, said officers were called to Rose Avenue at about 12.50am on Thursday, September 4.

“Officers had attended the same address one hour prior but Taylor had left before they had got there and they had failed to locate him,” she said. “When they arrived at the property again his mother shouted from the upstairs window ‘he’s in there and I want him gone’.”

Miss Watton said officers found Taylor on a sofa in the living room and when they explained their presence he became abusive.

She said officers threatened him with CS spray which calmed him down but as soon as handcuffs were placed on him he became aggressive again.

“He was spitting in his mother’s direction and the officer had to restrain him on the sofa,” she said. “At that point he began to struggle violently and kicked PC Prosser in the groin.”

She said the struggle continued and back-up was called but when PC Percival arrived Taylor headbutted him causing reddening to the bridge of the nose.

Miss Watton said Taylor told police he could not remember much of the incident because he had consumed nine pints of cider during the day.

Representing himself Taylor said he was now sorting out his problems of depression and drink.

“I’m prepared to do anything to get my life back on track now,” he said. “I want to apologise for my actions. The police are there to help people and no be offended so I’m really sorry for what I have done.”

Deputy District Judge Davis said: “I’m just persuaded not to send you to prison.”

He sentenced Taylor to a 12- month community order with 12-month supervision.

Requirements were attached, making Taylor attend the offender substance abuse programme, alcohol treatment for six months, while he was been banned from buying alcohol for six months.

He must pay £100 compensation to both police officers as well as £60 court costs.