Violent Fugitive Busted in Restaurant Brawl
Ricky Hanson, 27, was nabbed in a Lydney eatery on Friday 5 January. He was wanted for skipping bail.
Chaos Erupts as Hanson Resists Arrest
When officers tried to escort Hanson outside, he snapped. He shoved one cop and kicked two others, leaving them bruised and battered.
Charged Up: Assault and Damage
- Hanson was arrested and charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer.
- He also faces assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- He damaged an officer’s watch during the scuffle, leading to a criminal damage charge for property under £5,000.
Court Showdown: Guilty Plea and Punishment
At Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on Monday 8 January, Hanson pleaded guilty to all charges. He was ordered to pay £500 in compensation, including £100 for the damaged watch.
The magistrate also slapped him with 250 hours of unpaid work as part of his sentence.
