Whalley man assaulted police officer
A 27-year-old Whalley man who assaulted a police officer has been given a community order with a drugs programme and community service.
Burnley magistrates heard Benjamin Burton struck at Whalley on November 29th. He must also pay the victim £100 compensation.
The defendant, of King Street, admitted assaulting an emergency worker by beating him.
He received a 12-month community order, with a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement and must carry out 120 hours unpaid work.
Burton must also pay a £90 victim surcharge and £40 costs.