A BAREFOOT man slammed a gate onto a policeman’s arm as he tried to flee.
Richard Gascall tried to run away when officers were called to his address in Glebe Road, Haywards Heath.
The 32-year-old was barefoot as he scampered away.
But he was then Tasered by other officers.
At Brighton Magistrates’ Court Gascall admitted assaulting an emergency worker. He must complete 80 hours of unpaid work.
Magistrates also ordered him to pay £250 compensation, with an £85 surcharge and £85 costs.
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