A 49-year-old made 23 annoying calls in just three hours last August, abusing police staff without reporting any real emergencies.
Police Lines Swamped by Nuisance Caller
On average, the Force Control Room handles over 900 ‘999’ calls and 1,000 ‘101’ calls daily. These lines must be kept clear for genuine emergencies, but this bloke’s relentless chatter wasted vital resources.
Two-Year Ban on Calling Police
The man has been slapped with a two-year criminal behaviour order. It bans him from contacting police by 999, 101, or any other means—unless it’s a genuine emergency.
Jail Time Suspended
He also received a six-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, as a warning to think twice before wasting emergency services again.
