Retford: Shoplifter assaulted PC after stealing bottle of wine
A Retford shoplifter assaulted a PC after being arrested for stealing a bottle of wine. a court heard.
Anthony Ellis, 33, of Trent Bridge Road, pleaded guilty to both offences at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23rd January.
The court heard that on 18th December 2014, Ellis entered a One Stop Shop and concealed the £6.99 bottle in his coat pocket.
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Hide AdHe was later located and arrested by police and became aggitated and violent.
As police were taking Ellis to custody, he asked to go to the toilet but his request was refused. He then asked to go to the toilet again but officers would not let him as there was nowhere to stop.