16 April 2021

Man jailed for spitting at police officer - our colleagues will be wondering why only a pathetic 10 weeks...?

A man who spat at Dorset Police officer - who went on to get Covid - is jailed but for only 10 weeks

Anna Harvey, Chair of Dorset Police Federation, said: “A custodial sentence was the only appropriate outcome for such a disgusting act. However our colleagues will be wondering why only a pathetic 10 weeks...? Does that reflect the gravity of the crime?

“Officers feel that the Criminal Justice System must do more to support them.”

Anna added: “When we look back at some of the incidents we’ve seen perpetrated against our members during the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a marked increase of cases of biting, spitting and Covid being used as a threat and a weapon.

“This is deplorable and – with our colleague in this case going on to get seriously ill with Covid-19 after this incident – it shows the dangers that are out there. Particularly for many police officers who inexplicably remain un-vaccinated.

“We must protect the protectors.”

See more here https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19238632.man-spat-police-officer-went-get-covid-jailed/