A Gwynedd man has been jailed for spitting at a police officer.

Stephen Budski, 44 of Llanfrothen has been jailed for 18 weeks by Magistrates in Mold for assaulting an emergency worker by spitting at them.

Police approached Budski after receiving calls from concerned residents regarding the behaviour of two people in the street.

Budski was arrested for public order offences, and became aggressive and threatening towards officers.

He subsequently assaulted one of the officers by spitting on her.

At Mold magistrates court this afternoon (Tuesday) Budski was jailed for 18 weeks.

District Inspector Matt Geddes said in respect of the assault on the police officer: “This is a truly vile offence at any time, however the current risks associated with Coronavirus make this an even more abhorrent offence which has caused the officer involved a significant amount of distress.”

Only last week, the Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill QC, said: “Emergency workers are more essential than ever as society comes together to tackle the coronavirus pandemic."

He added: “Let me be very clear: this is a crime and needs to stop. The CPS stands behind emergency and essential workers and will not hesitate to prosecute anybody who threatens them as they go about their vital duties.”