A builder was sprayed in the face with CS spray after antagonising police, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told the man was seen to be staggering along Ashcroft Road in Gainsborough by police in a parked van at the junction of the town’s Trent Street.
Jim Clare, prosecuting, said the defendant made an offensive comment as he walked past the van and swore at police who warned him about his language.
“He apologised for this but as he walked on he swore again as soon as his back was turned. He was very unsteady on his feet” Mr Clare said.
“When police spoke to him again he became aggressive and was sprayed with CS spray. He was then handcuffed behind his back. On the journey to the police station he did again apologise for his behaviour.”
The 26 year old, from Gainsborough, admitted using threatening and abusive behaviour on July 11. He also accepted that the offence put him in breach of a 12 month conditional discharge imposed at North Ollerton Magistrates for criminal damage.
Thd defendant, who represented himself, said the police were more aggressive than the bench had been told and the use of CS spray had burned his face and neck.
He was fined £90, ordered to pay £60 costs and a victim surcharge of £15. The conditional discharge was allowed to run.