A burglar who kicked and spat at police officers while claiming to have AIDS has been jailed.
Adrian Millington was arrested after police were called when a man had broken into a sandwich shop in Potter Street, Worksop, on Tuesday 2 March.
It was reported that Millington, 41, had been challenged by a member of the public who spotted him inside the shop. Millington threw a bag containing flapjacks and sweets at the person’s face before trying to flee the area.
The member of public then detained Millington until police arrived minutes later.
While travelling to custody in the police car, Millington, of Potter Street in Worksop, became aggressive and kicked the officer driving the car on their arm before spitting at them.
Officers then restrained Millington and continued on their journey. At this point, Millington became aggressive again, threatening to bite officers and spitting at them, claiming to have Aids.
Once safely detained, Millington was charged with assault by beating, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and burglary in connection with the incident.
He pleaded guilty to all counts and was jailed for three years and five months at Nottingham Crown Court on 22 June 2021.
Sergeant Carl Holland, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Millington’s reaction to be arrested was abhorrent, dangerous and vile.
“To kick a police officer while they were driving a car put his life and the life of two officers in danger. Thankfully, the officers in this case dealt with his behaviour safely and responsibly.
“That being said, for Millington to have spat at the officers and claimed to have Aids is disgraceful.
“I am pleased that he was given a lengthy sentence to reflect on his actions.
“Officers work hard every day to protect the public, unfortunately sometimes that means they are put at risk. However, they should not have to be subjected to this kind of abuse.”
