A beggar who racially abused a security guard in Peterborough has been jailed
He's been jailed for more than six months
Last updated 20th Dec 2024
A beggar who racially abused a security guard in Peterborough - before headbutting him, breaking his glasses and threatening to burn his car has been jailed.
The 31-year-old was asked to move away by security at Waitrose in West Town earlier this month after he started begging outside the shop.
Turiccki, of no fixed address, was arrested in Westgate, Peterborough city centre, and charged with racially aggravated assault by beating, racially aggravated criminal damage, and threat to damage property.
He appeared at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (12 December) and was jailed for 28 weeks after admitting the offences.
He was also told to pay £50 in compensation to the victim.
PC Blake Booth, who investigated, said:
“Turiccki’s actions towards the staff trying to do their job was completely unacceptable, and I would like to thank them for reporting it to us.
“No one should feel intimidated or fearful in the workplace, and I encourage anyone who has experienced this to report it to us so we can work on identifying and arresting those causing the issues.”