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Nov 2022
Harrogate man jailed for spitting on pensioner at train station
A Harrogate man has been jailed after spitting on a pensioner’s head at Leeds train station.
Aaron Peter Wilson, 43, of Hookstone Road, was found guilty of assault and jailed for four weeks.
York Magistrates Court heard how, on Sunday, September 25, Wilson started shouting aggressively at the 66-year-old victim and his wife as they walked past him.
Wilson continued to shout at the couple after they ignored him.
The victim turned around and told Wilson to go away. After this then spat at the victim's head.
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A security guard at the station contacted British Transport Police. When they attended Wilson became increasingly aggressive towards them and was arrested.
Investigating officer PC Anthony Sutcliffe said:
Wilson was also ordered to pay £75 compensation.
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