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Celebrating dad punched police officer
A father who went out to celebrate
the birth of his baby
ended up spending the night in
a cell after head-butting a man
before punching a police officer
in the face.
Thomas Foord, 20, who
admitted common assault and
assault causing actual bodily
harm, was given a suspended
prison sentence at Lewes Crown
Court.
The court heard Foord, a
father-of-two, who has no previous
convictions, started causing
trouble in the Trek nightclub, in
Newhaven, on the night of October
21 last year after drinking
ten pints of lager.
He approached Andrew
Baker, another clubber, who
had started a relationship with
an ex-girlfriend of Foord's
cousin. Foord called Mr Baker
abusive names before headbutting
him in the face, causing
him a bleeding nose.
Dianne Gordon-Bassett,
prosecuting, said: "The defendant
told him to go home or
he would stab him."
Foord, of Barn Rise, Seaford,
stayed at the club until it closed
after 2am. Outside a number of
police officers who were ensuring
there was no trouble at closing
time saw Foord drunkenly
shouting and swearing.
When Sergeant Andrew Harwood
tried to get Foord to move
on he refused.
The officer told Foord he was
under arrest for abusive behaviour
and he responded by
punching the sergeant in the
face, giving him a black eye and
causing a cut, which left a scar.
Ahmed Hossain, defending,
said Foord was a law-abiding,
hard-working family man who
had acted out of character after
a night of drinking.
After his arrest, Foord apologised
for hitting the officer and
wrote a letter to him days later.
Judge Charles Kemp told
Foord: "You have lost your good
character in spectacular fashion.
Your conduct was appalling
but I am prepared to accept it
was, to a degree, surprising.
"The police officers' job is difficult
enough these days and
when somebody unleashes an
attack on a decent officer trying
to do his job, it makes it harder."
Foord was sentenced to ten
months in jail suspended for
two years. He was ordered to
carry out 120 hours of unpaid
work in the community.
He must pay £400 compensation
to the police officer and
£100 compensation to Mr Baker
as well as £500 court costs.
12:23pm Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Me, here on 12:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
"Celebrating dad punched police officer"
Most of us would probably crack open a bottle of chapagne.
Still, I suppose others have different ways of celebrating.
"Celebrating dad punched police officer"
Most of us would probably crack open a bottle of chapagne.
Still, I suppose others have different ways of celebrating.
Posted by: Me, here on 1:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Me[/bold] wrote:
"Celebrating dad punched police officer" Most of us would probably crack open a bottle of chapagne. Still, I suppose others have different ways of celebrating.[/quote] I meant 'champagne', of course.
'Chapagne' is just for men!
Me wrote:
"Celebrating dad punched police officer" Most of us would probably crack open a bottle of chapagne. Still, I suppose others have different ways of celebrating.
I meant 'champagne', of course.
'Chapagne' is just for men!
Posted by: Stroller, Hove on 1:15pm Fri 28 Mar 08
With father like that, it looks a grim future for the child.
And why shouldn't Andrew Baker
"start a relationship" with Foord's cousin's ex-girlfriend?
Most people have several "relationships" before sticking with one woman. Or is Foord, aged only twenty, bitter at not having played the field before having two children by that age?
I predict a divorce.
With father like that, it looks a grim future for the child.
And why shouldn't Andrew Baker
"start a relationship" with Foord's cousin's ex-girlfriend?
Most people have several "relationships" before sticking with one woman. Or is Foord, aged only twenty, bitter at not having played the field before having two children by that age?
I predict a divorce.
Posted by: chris cox, worthing on 1:44pm Fri 28 Mar 08
yet another oxygen thief nice way to celebrate your childs birth shame he wasnt with the mother or was she on the lash wiv her mates
yet another oxygen thief nice way to celebrate your childs birth shame he wasnt with the mother or was she on the lash wiv her mates
Posted by: Newhavener, Newhaven on 3:40pm Fri 28 Mar 08
"started causing trouble in the Trek nightclub, in Newhaven,"
I didn't know the Trek had moved from Seaford? I went there once and that was enough for me, it's craper than the crapest club in Brighton :-p I know people who only go there at closing just to look at the Seaford chav's fighting!
"started causing trouble in the Trek nightclub, in Newhaven,"
I didn't know the Trek had moved from Seaford? I went there once and that was enough for me, it's craper than the crapest club in Brighton :-p I know people who only go there at closing just to look at the Seaford chav's fighting!
Posted by: Ronnie, Brighton on 4:16pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Oh dear - its the standard defence statement now isnt it!
[bold]"My client acted completely out of character, and has sent a letter of apology to the victim to show his remorse"!!!!!!!!![/bold] **** hell! - Its obvious the blokes a violent scumbag who probably has assaulted lots of people, but simply avoided conviction. He even threatened to stab someone earlier in the evening . . .
At least he'll be cleaning up dog **** and other appropriate tasks with his 'unpaid work in the community'. And its cost him £1000! Yipeee!
Oh dear - its the standard defence statement now isnt it!
"My client acted completely out of character, and has sent a letter of apology to the victim to show his remorse"!!!!!!!!! **** hell! - Its obvious the blokes a violent scumbag who probably has assaulted lots of people, but simply avoided conviction. He even threatened to stab someone earlier in the evening . . .
At least he'll be cleaning up dog **** and other appropriate tasks with his 'unpaid work in the community'. And its cost him £1000! Yipeee!
Posted by: Laura Norder, in the right as always on 4:54pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Ronnie[/bold] wrote:
Oh dear - its the standard defence statement now isnt it! [bold]"My client acted completely out of character, and has sent a letter of apology to the victim to show his remorse"!!!!!!!!![/bold] **** hell! - Its obvious the blokes a violent scumbag who probably has assaulted lots of people, but simply avoided conviction. He even threatened to stab someone earlier in the evening . . . At least he'll be cleaning up dog **** and other appropriate tasks with his 'unpaid work in the community'. And its cost him £1000! Yipeee! [/quote] I prefer a different view - if he's never caused trouble with anyone before the age of 20 - how do we know he's a violent scumbag? Maybe the Police just went in heavyhanded to justify the overtime, maybe the reason for the altercation in the club was because of something not being reported. Give the bloke a chance before writing him off - never lost your temper?
Ronnie wrote:
Oh dear - its the standard defence statement now isnt it! "My client acted completely out of character, and has sent a letter of apology to the victim to show his remorse"!!!!!!!!! **** hell! - Its obvious the blokes a violent scumbag who probably has assaulted lots of people, but simply avoided conviction. He even threatened to stab someone earlier in the evening . . . At least he'll be cleaning up dog **** and other appropriate tasks with his 'unpaid work in the community'. And its cost him £1000! Yipeee!
I prefer a different view - if he's never caused trouble with anyone before the age of 20 - how do we know he's a violent scumbag? Maybe the Police just went in heavyhanded to justify the overtime, maybe the reason for the altercation in the club was because of something not being reported. Give the bloke a chance before writing him off - never lost your temper?
Posted by: Big Cheese, Peacehaven on 5:15pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Will the proud mother be pasting this article into her scrapbook of "Baby's First Year"?
Will the proud mother be pasting this article into her scrapbook of "Baby's First Year"?
Posted by: CAPITAL CITY OF LONDON, WHItehawk on 9:53pm Fri 28 Mar 08
HELLO JEREMY KYLE (big cheese)
GREAT USE OF CAPITALS HERE SORRY ABOUT THE OVER USAGE IN MY TEXT THOUGH i shall be sure to get get some english lessons so i can spell as well as you (refer to the capital mafia in the drug dealers story) all the best x
HELLO JEREMY KYLE (big cheese)
GREAT USE OF CAPITALS HERE SORRY ABOUT THE OVER USAGE IN MY TEXT THOUGH i shall be sure to get get some english lessons so i can spell as well as you (refer to the capital mafia in the drug dealers story) all the best x
Posted by: FRED, worthing on 2:17pm Sun 30 Mar 08
Hes just a young lad. Hes never been in trouble before.He done well at school. Hes a good chap,most of the time.Hes just a little misunderstood. Laura, you and your lot make me sick. Its your type of person that is resposible for the sad down hill slide of this country. Maybe one day some body like that bully, will smash you in the face, or maybe stick a knife in you. Its sad dogooders like you, who see every body as a person who needs help, that keep most people indoors at night, too scared to go out. Just once in your worthless life, think of the poor s*d who got beaten up.I see you never mentioned him! The next time a "misunderstood" whacks some one, lets hope its you.
Hes just a young lad. Hes never been in trouble before.He done well at school. Hes a good chap,most of the time.Hes just a little misunderstood. Laura, you and your lot make me sick. Its your type of person that is resposible for the sad down hill slide of this country. Maybe one day some body like that bully, will smash you in the face, or maybe stick a knife in you. Its sad dogooders like you, who see every body as a person who needs help, that keep most people indoors at night, too scared to go out. Just once in your worthless life, think of the poor s*d who got beaten up.I see you never mentioned him! The next time a "misunderstood" whacks some one, lets hope its you.
Posted by: Kickboxer, Worthing on 2:34pm Sun 30 Mar 08
[quote][bold]FRED[/bold] wrote:
Hes just a young lad. Hes never been in trouble before.He done well at school. Hes a good chap,most of the time.Hes just a little misunderstood. Laura, you and your lot make me sick. Its your type of person that is resposible for the sad down hill slide of this country. Maybe one day some body like that bully, will smash you in the face, or maybe stick a knife in you. Its sad dogooders like you, who see every body as a person who needs help, that keep most people indoors at night, too scared to go out. Just once in your worthless life, think of the poor s*d who got beaten up.I see you never mentioned him! The next time a "misunderstood" whacks some one, lets hope its you. [/quote] Couldn't have put it better myself Fred, far to many bleeding heart, it wasn't his/her fault, just misunderstood brigade for my liking. Either A) they live in some posh troublefree area and have no idea of the grief some of these scumbags cause, or B) They are parents /relatives or friends of scumbags.
FRED wrote:
Hes just a young lad. Hes never been in trouble before.He done well at school. Hes a good chap,most of the time.Hes just a little misunderstood. Laura, you and your lot make me sick. Its your type of person that is resposible for the sad down hill slide of this country. Maybe one day some body like that bully, will smash you in the face, or maybe stick a knife in you. Its sad dogooders like you, who see every body as a person who needs help, that keep most people indoors at night, too scared to go out. Just once in your worthless life, think of the poor s*d who got beaten up.I see you never mentioned him! The next time a "misunderstood" whacks some one, lets hope its you.
Couldn't have put it better myself Fred, far to many bleeding heart, it wasn't his/her fault, just misunderstood brigade for my liking. Either A) they live in some posh troublefree area and have no idea of the grief some of these scumbags cause, or B) They are parents /relatives or friends of scumbags.
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