Falkirk pub-goer jailed after assaulting man and headbutting police officer
A violent pub-goer punched a man before headbutting a policeman and making homophobic remarks to officers.
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Andrew Cassells (35), of no fixed abode, committed the assaults at Sportsters, Princes Street, Falkirk, on December 29, 2019. He lost his temper after being asked to leave the bar and refused to go.
Procurator fiscal depute Katie Cunningham said: “Police were contacted for assistance. The officer was attempting to get first aid for the accused, who was slightly injured, when he lunged forward and headbutted him.”
Sheriff Derek Hamilton said it was Cassells’ fifth assault of a police officer and jailed him for nine months, backdated to December 30.