Spitting thug jailed for threatening hotel staff and cop
Violent rampage at Brent hotel
A no-fixed-address 43-year-old man has been locked up after a shocking attack on hotel workers and a police officer. Nicolae-Raul Cozacu sparked chaos at a Brent hotel on Empire Way when he was caught urinating against the wall and refused to leave.
He then tried to break into the hotel laundry without permission. Staff confronted him again, forcing him outside, but Cozacu’s rage exploded.
Bottle smash and death threats
In a terrifying turn, Cozacu grabbed an alcohol bottle, smashed it, and chased staff while threatening to kill them. When a worker tried to calm him down, Cozacu spat in his face.
Police arrived at 2.30pm on Monday, 23 March, and arrested the violent yob. While in custody and later hospital, he continued his aggressive behaviour, spitting at an officer.
Justice served at Willesden Magistrates’ Court
On Friday 1 May, Cozacu pleaded guilty to assaulting staff and emergency workers, plus using threatening and abusive language with intent to provoke violence. He was sentenced to 26 weeks behind bars.
Inspector Sammi Elfituri said: “Spitting at people, including emergency workers, is thoroughly disgusting and completely unacceptable behaviour, especially given the current climate. Those who behave this way will always be pursued by the MPS to the fullest extent of the law. I am glad the courts have taken a robust stance to protect both the public and our staff.”
