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A County Durham man who assaulted a police officer and damaged a custody-cell light has been given a 12-month conditional discharge.
Luke Harvey, 26, of Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, pleaded guilty to two offences at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on September 30.
On March 24, Harvey damaged a light in Durham Police custody cells and assaulted a PC as the officer carried out his duties.
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The court took Harvey’s guilty pleas into account when sentencing.
He received a 12-month conditional discharge for both offences.
He was also ordered to pay Durham Constabulary £121.90 for the damaged property.