A man is facing charges in court today (Monday, 30) after allegedly spitting at police in Brighton and claiming to have coronavirus. Police said they received a report of criminal damage at a block of flats in Albion Street at around 5.50pm on Saturday (March, 28) While attending the incident, three officers were allegedly spat at by a man claiming to be infected with coronavirus. Officers said Peter Davy, 65, unemployed, of Albion Street, Brighton, was arrested at the scene and later charged. Charges include assaulting an emergency worker and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence. The defendant was remanded in custody to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex.If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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