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Jail for Swindon homeless man who spat at police officer and threatened to kill him

byDaniel Jae Webb
2 December 2020 3.36pm
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A man who spat at a police officer before threatening to kill him has been jailed.

The assault took place after a 999 call was made reporting that a male was witnessed walking around with his genitals exposed in Manchester Road at 10pm on 18 May.

When officers arrived they attempted to speak to a male, 36-year-old homeless man Kris Cooper. He immediately became abusive towards them.

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One officer was spat at whilst he issued verbal abuse and threats to kill.

Following the incident, was charged with a public order offence and assaulting an emergency worker. Appearing at Swindon Magistrates’ Court, Cooper was handed three months in custody.

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He was also charged with urinating in a public place, but the charges were withdrawn in favour of the more serious offences.

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