Man jailed for sustained and violent attack on officers
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A 34-year-old man has been jailed after attacking police officers in Holyhead.
Brian George Owens, of Maes Hyfryd, Holyhead, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday April 9th after admitting to assaulting an emergency worker, two counts of threats to kill, assault and breach of a criminal behaviour order.
On February 27th, officers were called to deal with a reported assault on Turkey Shore Road involving Owens.
Officers attended the area and found Owens who violently lashed out at them, grabbing one officer by the hair and pulling out a clump before striking her to the face.
He then placed his hands around another officer’s neck and strangled her.
Despite this sustained and violent attack, the officers managed to arrest and detain Owens.
He was jailed for one year and 10 months.
District Inspector Wayne Francis said: “Owens is a prolific offender who was already subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order before the incident.
“We will not tolerate any assault against an emergency service worker whilst trying to do their jobs to keep others safe.
“I would urge members of the public to call out violence towards any emergency worker, who attend work every day to face danger to help and protect you.”