Bulwell man locked up for assaulting police officer and separate drugs and theft offences

A Bulwell man who assaulted the police officer who tried to detain him has been jailed for 12 weeks.
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Aaron Lancaster pleaded guilty at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court to assaulting the officer at a petrol station in Nottingham on April 6 after he had been stopped and caught in possession of cannabis.

In addition to the drugs and assault charges, Lancaster also pleaded guilty to stealing washing items totaling £80 from the Wilko store in Bulwell on March 29.

In addition to the jail term for the assault of the police officer, Lancaster was fined £120 for the theft and drugs charges and also ordered to pay £150 compensation.