An ungrateful man who attacked law enforcement officials attempting to assist him has been ordered to get dependancy counselling.
Jay McNeil, who had blood streaming from an arm wound, kicked a feminine officer on the groin and bit two of her colleagues.
McNeil, 26, of Clyde Drive, Mossend, admitted three counts of police assault when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Courtroom.
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The difficulty began after PC Rhiannon Evans noticed him strolling alongside Calder Highway, Bellshill, at 7.20am on Might 9 final 12 months.
Jennifer McCabe, prosecuting, stated: "He was staggering on the pavement whereas holding his proper arm which was lined in blood.
"The officer, who was alone, requested an extra police unit and requested McNeil if he was okay.
"He stated he wanted assist, pointing to his arm, and he or she tried to establish what had occurred.
"Then two extra officers arrived and the accused grew to become hostile. He pushed PC Evans with each palms and kicked her on the groin.
"She took him to the bottom, however he shoved her off, bought to his toes and bit PC James Anderson on the finger, breaking the pores and skin."
Extra officers arrived and McNeil was handcuffed and brought to Wishaw Basic Hospital to be checked over.
However whereas at the back of the cell van he lunged at PC Martin Carrera, biting him on the nostril and inflicting a small minimize.
Not one of the officers required medical remedy.
McNeil was positioned below supervision for 12 months by Sheriff Thomas Millar who informed him: "That is, clearly, a critical matter, however background experiences point out a interval of supervision could be acceptable.
"You'll attend for alcohol or dependancy counselling as required."
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