'Drinking too much can be an expensive business' magistrates tell Mansfield drunk who swore at police

Christopher Spence was seen arguing with another man in Clumber Street, Mansfield, in the early hours of July 12, Nottingham Magistrates’ Court was told on Friday, September 25.

Spence, 27, of Balmoral Drive, Mansfield, admitted being drunk and disorderly when he appeared before the court.

Prosecuting, Leanne Townsend said: “This incident happened just after midnight and he came to the attention of police officers because he was involved in a vocal altercation with another man.

“He became aggressive towards the police officers and threatened to ‘smack them out’. He was arrested and he started calling the officers f****** d******** and f****** w******.”

The court heard that Spence had a previous conviction from Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court dating back to August 1 this year for criminal damage and breach of bail.

The court was told that Spence had been fined for these offences when he appeared earlier this month.

Speaking in his own defence, Spence told the court: “At the time I wasn’t able to see my son and I just want to get this out of the way. I can’t remember too much about that night because I hardly ever drink and I don’t go out.”

Fining Spence £100 and ordering him to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £34 victim surcharge, magistrates told him that “drinking too much can be an expensive business.”

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