A man worried about the impact of a drugs search at his mum's home ran off after he’d been handcuffed and then got a friend to saw them off, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told that a female police officer was helping a colleague who had stopped a car in Gainsborough intending to search it for drugs.
Jim Clare, prosecuting, said the defendant was handcuffed because police did not want to risk him discarding any drugs that he might be in possession of.
“The officers were talking about how they could logistically take the suspects to the station when the defendant jerked his arms twice. The police woman, who was holding the chain of the cuffs, was unable to maintain her grip. The defendant sprinted off and made good his escape,” Mr Clare said.
“The vehicle was searched and cannabis bush was found. This was attributed to the other male.
“This defendant was later arrested and admitted he ran. He said he was concerned that his home would be raided.”
The 24 year-old from Gainsborough, admitted obstructing a police officer in the course of her duty on August 11.
Justin Atkinson, representing, said the defendant knew nothing of the drugs but he feared a search under the misuse of drugs act would lead to his mother’s home being raided and she had been ill.
“He was very concerned about the upset that would be caused to her. It was stupid but he decided to undertake the action we have heard about.”
Magistrates imposed a six month conditional discharge and ordered him to pay £30 compensation towards the value of the damaged handcuffs which were worth £50.