By James Simons-
A foolish man who coughed at two police officers while claiming to have coronavirus and then smeared his cell with faeces has been jailed for eight months.
The 21-year-old first caught the attention of West Yorkshire police when he tried to force his way through the barrier , without a ticket but was stopped by staff. The staff decided to call British Transport Police.
Quintyne is one of the immature people who claimed to have the coronavirus and refused to leave the station. After he became increasingly aggressive and threatened violence, he tried to climb the barrier in full view o the police.
The 21 year old repeatedly coughed and sneezed at the two officers who tried to stop him, telling them he wanted them to catch the virus.
He later climbed over the barrier and onto the tram tracs but was later arrested and taken into custody.
Then he shockingly smeared faeces around the cell , causing him to be additionally charged with criminal damage. It was one of the most horrid incidents to happen during the Covid-19 period.
He pleaded guilty to criminal damage and two counts of assault at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on May 11.
He was jailed for 32 weeks and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £156.
Despicable
Assistant chief constable Sean O’Callaghan said: “This was a despicable act at a time when our officers, along with other emergency services, are serving on the frontline to protect the public.
“Quintyne’s threats caused the officers involved great worry but despite this they continued to restrain him and bring him to safety when he jumped down onto the tram tracks.
“Day in, day out, our officers put the safety of others, who are at times attempting to harm them, before their own welfare.
“We will not tolerate behaviour like this or any abuse or violence towards our officers at this or any other time.”
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