Brighton man jailed for assaulting and racially abusing police officers
The 27-year-old attacked them while being arrested
Last updated 9th Nov 2022
A man has been jailed for six months for assaulting two police officers and racially abusing a third in Brighton.
Liam Stevens attempted to resist arrest while being detained for an unrelated matter in Manor Hill in Brighton on March 23rd this year.
The 27-year-old, of South Way in Newhaven, made violent threats to kill the officers and attempted to bite them while being transported.
He was arrested and subsequently charged with racially aggravated public order and two counts of common assault on an emergency worker.
At Lewes Crown Court on Friday (November 4th), Stevens was jailed for six months after pleading guilty to all counts.
Inspector Michelle Palmer-Harris of Sussex Police said:
“Police officers dedicate their lives to protecting their communities and should be safe to do so without being assaulted or subjected to racial abuse.
“Physical and verbal assaults have lasting effects that linger long after the uniform has been taken off at the end of a shift.
“We are proud to be a force where everyone can serve regardless of their race, sexual orientation, sex, disability, faith, age or gender identity.
“Any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice towards our officers because of these characteristics is a hate crime, and like all hate crimes, we will investigate and pursue the offenders with vigour.”