Bexhill Man Jailed for Spitting at Paramedic After Drug Incident
Drug-Fuelled Assault on Emergency Worker
Jake Finn, a Bexhill resident, has been sentenced to three months behind bars for attacking a paramedic. Emergency services rushed to his home on De La Warr Road after concerns over his welfare due to drug use.
When medics from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) arrived at 5:30am on May 3 last year, Finn turned nasty. He spat in the face of a paramedic trying to help him, sparking outrage.
Swift Court Action and Strong Sentence
Finn pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker during his hearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on January 27. The court found his behaviour so severe it deserved a custodial sentence.
The paramedic called the attack “totally unwarranted,” adding, “I was there to provide a service to help him.”
Police and Ambulance Services Back Tough Punishment
Chief Inspector Simon Yates from Rother Neighbourhood Policing Team slammed the attack as “disgraceful,” highlighting the unacceptable abuse emergency crews face daily. “Abuse should never be part of the job,” he said, praising the prison sentence.
SECAmb’s Security Manager, Dave Monk, echoed the sentiment. “Our crews should never have to endure such disgusting behaviour. We welcome this custodial sentence and will work closely with police to hold offenders accountable.”
Zero Tolerance for Abuse on Emergency Staff
Authorities are sending a clear message: assaults on emergency workers will not be tolerated. They urge the public to respect and support those risking their lives to help others in crisis.
