A SOZZLED stonemason downed 14 beers and a bottle of vodka before trying to bite a police officer.

Paramedics were called to Hove Park over concerns for Brandon Williams who was seen in a drunk state.

The 19-year-old was flailing around on the ground and was unable to even stand up.

Police arrived and arrested him on suspicion of drunk and disorderly behaviour.

Williams then lashed out, trying to bite an officer and kicked them.

At Brighton Magistrates’ Court it was revealed he was struggling with his mental health after pals all left Brighton and Hove to go to university.

He admitted two counts of assaulting an emergency worker, drunk and disorderly behaviour, and possession of cannabis.

The court heard how the incident started on December 16 last year at Hove Park.

Hove Park

Hove Park

Williams was seen hitting his own head against an object, the court heard.

Prosecutors said he was unable to get to his feet without help, and told paramedics he had drank 14 beers and an entire bottle of vodka.

The troubled teen tried to bite an officer putting handcuffs on him and kicked out at the officer.

Then the next day in police custody he attempted to headbutt an officer’s leg, causing them to lose balance, but no injury was caused.

Ed Fish, defending, said: “He had no recollection when he was interviewed the next day. He drank 14 bottles of beer and a bottle of vodka. So it is not surprising that he could not remember what happened the night before.

“When his friends went away to university, he has struggled. He was clearly not in a fit state.”

Since leaving school Williams got a diploma in carpentry and has also been working as a stonemason, Mr Fish said.

Williams, of Nevill Avenue, Hove, has felt suicidal, and has struggled with his relationship with his parents who adopted him.

“His friends have moved on and he found himself at the deep end of drug use which is very concerning,” Mr Fish said.

Williams was ordered to complete 90 hours of unpaid work and do 15 rehabilitation sessions with the probation service. He must also pay a £95 surcharge and £85 court costs.