Violent rampage sees man jailed after attacking four cops in Dover
Rampage in Ramsgate Ends Behind Bars
David Fabian, 34, from Pike Lane, Ramsgate, has been handed a 208-day prison sentence after viciously assaulting four police officers during a chaotic disturbance in Dover. The shocking attacks unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
Officers Faced Brutal Assaults
kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police responded to a call on London Road and found Fabian at the scene. Initially, officers tried to talk him down. But Fabian snapped, threatening and attacking the team.
- He pushed one officer against a fridge and spat at him.
- Grabbed a second officer by the throat, shoving her forcefully.
- Punched a third officer to the floor, pinning her down.
- Shoved a fourth before being restrained.
Justice Served, Police Speak Out
Fabian pleaded guilty to all charges at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court the next day. Police Sergeant Jon Smith condemned Fabian’s “disgusting and violent behaviour,” calling it “utterly abhorrent.”
“Our officers face unpredictable and often volatile situations daily,” said Sgt Smith. “It is completely unacceptable that they are subjected to violence just for doing their job. This sentence sends a clear warning: anyone threatening emergency workers will face the full force of the law.”
Warning to Would-Be Attackers
The sentence highlights the authorities’ firm stance on protecting law enforcement. It serves as a stark reminder that anyone endangering officers or emergency personnel will be prosecuted swiftly and severely.
