Derry man who bit two police officers while being arrested jailed
Sean Connell (26) of Moyglass Place in Derry admitted two charges of assault on police and a charge of disorderly behaviour
A man who bit two police officers while being arrested has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Sean Connell (26) of Moyglass Place in Derry admitted two charges of assault on police and a charge of disorderly behaviour on that took place on December 16.
The court heard that police were called to a takeaway outlet at 11.10pm to a report of an aggressive male.
Staff pointed Connell out to them and when approached by police he started 'shouting profanities' and didn't stop when told to.
As he was being arrested he bit one officer on the hand and another officer on the arm.
The court also heard about an incident where police attended an address in relation to a bail check.
Connell answered the door who appeared intoxicated and police noticed a strong smell of cannabis.
They entered the premises and saw a small quantity of cannabis and a quantity of pills.
Police recovered two small bags of blue pills and blister packs of Pregablin.
At interview he made full admissions.
Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said that there had been no lasting injury to the officer's.
She said her client had not wasted court time and added he did have a relevant record.
Connell was jailed for four months.