Man Charged for Coughing at Police, Claiming He Had Covid Symptoms
A man has been hit with charges after allegedly coughing at a police officer and claiming he had Covid-19 symptoms. The shocking incident sparked outrage and raised fears about frontline worker safety.
Disturbance in Canterbury Ends in Assault Charges
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police were called to a disturbance in St George’s Lane, Canterbury, at around 11:30am on Tuesday 21 April 2020. What started as a routine call quickly escalated when 31-year-old David Jones reportedly lashed out at officers.
Serious Allegations: Coughing and Kicking Officers
- Jones allegedly coughed directly in one officer’s face, claiming he had Covid-19 symptoms.
- He also faces two assault charges for kicking two other police officers.
All three counts relate to assaulting emergency workers, alongside an additional public order offence.
No Fixed Abode and Remanded in Custody
David Jones, who has no fixed address, appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 April. He was remanded in custody and is due back in court on Friday 1 May.
The case highlights the dangers emergency workers face amid the pandemic, with the police warning such actions will not be tolerated.
