A MAN has admitted assaulting a police officer by slamming his car door into him and drink driving outside his city home.

Edward Bartels “overreacted” and violently swung a car door into PC Hemming, due to memories of a previous time when he had assaulted an officer, a court heard.

Adrian Jones, prosecuting, said the police were initially called by a neighbour, who was concerned as the 38-year-old was slumped against his car in Homestead Avenue, outside his home.

But Mr Jones said the neighbour then watched Bartels get into his car and drive out before reversing back into his parking space.

When PC Hemming arrived, he saw Bartels on the driver’s side of his BMW and as he approached him. Bartels tried to shut the drivers door but was stopped by PC Hemming.

Mr Jones said Bartels then spat in the direction of the officer before pulling the door into the officer, which caused pain in his leg and arm.

He told the magistrates the force was such that it shattered glass in the door, and the assault led to the officer pulling him from the vehicle and arresting him, taking him to Worcester Police Station.

At the station he gave a reading of 100mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35mcg.

Mr Jones said: “In interview he gave no comment to questions. The neighbour’s statement that he was seen driving was put to him.

“He gave an explanation that he changed his mind and drove back. On the assault on the officer he made no comment.”

Mr Jones said he was seeking compensation for the officer who suffered minor injuries in the attack, on February 24.

Mr Jones also highlighted to officers that Bartels's previous convictions included the assault of an officer in 2017.

A probation report found Bartels needed help dealing with his alcohol use, and they were also advising him to see his GP about possible mental health issues.

The court heard Bartels told the probation officer he had been drinking at his Wall Meadow home and had decided to get a takeaway, but had quickly realised he was incapable of driving.

Chris Aggrey, defending, said he was remorseful about what had happened, both drink driving and the assault of the officer.

“In essence what happened (with the assault) was all the memories of a previous assault came flooding back,” Mr Aggrey said.

“He overreacted to the situation. He tells me he becomes alcohol dependant in the winter, the most depressing time of the year.

“He assures me he has cut down his drinking. He wants to start on the right foot, in the spring.”

Bartels was disqualified from driving for 25 months, but the ban will be reduced by 25 weeks if he successfully completes a drink drive awareness course.

He was given a 12 month community order, which includes 20 rehabilitation days - 10 to deal with drink driving, and the other 10 to deal with alcohol dependency.

Bartels was ordered to pay compensation of £50, costs of £135 and a victim surcharge of £85 - a total of £270. He must complete 60 hours unpaid work.

The case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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