Selsey man avoids jail after gouging officer's eyes
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Liam Armstrong, 27, of Graton Street, admitted four assaults against police officers in Carnarvon Road, Fratton, on July 18.
He was on drugs and had been drinking when he caused a serious injury to one officer by gouging their eyes.
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Hide AdArmstrong also admitted criminal damage to an iPhone 6 and bed frame on the same day and place.
Portsmouth magistrates imposed a two-month sentence suspended for a year.
He must pay £500 compensation to one officer, £100 each to the other three, and a £115 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.
Armstrong must complete 12 months supervision and 20 days or rehabilitation activity requirements.
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Hide AdHis guilty plea was taken into account when he was sentenced last month at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.
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