Scissors-wielding man bit police officer
DISARMED Del Wiltshire bit a policeman who arrested him following a brief stand-off, a court heard.
Police called to a report of a man threatening to self-harm, at flats in Lockleaze, found Wiltshire armed with scissors and telling them: "You lot touch me and see what happens".
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Angry Del Wiltshire bit a police officer and has now been jailed
Though Wiltshire's father took the scissors off him, in a struggle that ensued Wiltshire bit an officer on the bicep.
The 26-year-old, of Wordsworth Road, Horfield, pleaded guilty to possessing a blade and assaulting police in July.
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Jailing him for four months, Judge Mark Horton told him: "You have a bad record and a bad record for violence. Clearly you have had anger management difficulties for a prolonged period. You have had a problem with class A drugs and these difficulties combined together on the occasion of these offences. Police officers and public officials are not there to be used as some sort of punch bag for you to vent your anger on."
The judge ordered the scissors to be destroyed.
Paul Ricketts, prosecuting, said Wiltshire was holding the scissors and stood in a "boxer's stance" before his father disarmed him.
Mr Ricketts said: "Police ordered him to get down on his knees. There was a struggle. The defendant lunged forward and bit a police constable on the right bicep. He was arrested."
Wiltshire told police he had mental health issues and his actions were a cry for help. He said officers put him in a headlock and he bit one of them because he was scared.
The court heard he had previous convictions for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possessing drugs with intent to supply and escape from custody.
Courtney Daley, defending, said her client gave a full and frank interview, an early guilty plea and was remorseful. She said Wiltshire suffered from depression and, previous to events, had lost his job and finished a long-term relationship.
Comments
by Bristolexpat
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 10:26AM
“Another drunk, drugged up, angry, unemployed loser who has to be dealt with for being a menace to society.
Hope the Officer involved recovered, probably needed a few jabs after being bitten by this vermin.
Is it not better for all involved to just let him kill himself next time?”
by Spasmcasm
Monday, September 10 2012, 8:21PM
“if he was that much of a threat to either the police or himself, why wasn't he Tasered or pepper sprayed?
The police really are in a no win situation. If it was America or Australia, they would have simply shot him.”
by Robert_Loblaw
Monday, September 10 2012, 2:18PM
“Why didnt the police come at him with a rock??
Everyone knows rock beats scissors.”
by StanStill
Monday, September 10 2012, 12:35PM
“He is of no use to society, time to put him down. All the usual excuses trotted out by his solicitor.”
by Bristol135
Monday, September 10 2012, 12:34PM
“And why the hell were the scissors destroyed? Are they the ones that have an evil mind of their own and chop hair/paper/poor old Del at will?”
by Bristol135
Monday, September 10 2012, 12:32PM
“Dogs bite....and are put down afterwards...”
by Bristol135
Monday, September 10 2012, 12:31PM
“Dogs bite...and they are put down afterwards.”
by dayofthedog
Monday, September 10 2012, 10:01AM
“Del Wiltshire - the definition of a 'total loser'.
"The judge ordered the scissors to be destroyed"...why not just destroy good old Del instead?
That would be a step in the right direction.”