A man attacked three police officers after being asked to stop while on an e-bike.
Sam Moore-Hines, 27, of Chesnut Road in Seaforth, was spotted by Merseyside Police officers holding an off-road electric bike on South Road in Waterloo. When officers approached Moore-Hines and asked him to stop he ran across the road.
Officers managed to stop and detain Moore-Hines who attacked all three officers as they tried to search him. Officers found large amounts of Class A and B drugs hidden in his clothes and £2,300 in cash.
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He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to sell Class A drugs, possession of criminal property and assault of three emergency workers. Moore-Hines was then recalled to prison and charged with the offences.
Moore-Hines appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today (Friday, March 3) and was convicted of these offences. He was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison.
Speaking after the sentencing Sergeant Kris Allinson said: "We are pleased to see that Sam Moore-Hines has been dealt with by the courts for his unprovoked assault on three police officers who bravely detained him despite his violent and volatile behaviour towards them. Thanks to their actions a large quantity of dangerous drugs that could have caused great harm in our community were recovered and seized.
"Our officers and staff put their own lives and personal safety on the line every day in order to keep us all safe but they should never have to tolerate or accept physical violence when carrying out their duties. I’m sure the vast majority of law-abiding members of the public would agree that assaults on police officers or other emergency workers are totally unacceptable.
"Not only do they have a massive impact on the officers themselves but also on their families and work colleagues and, as with all acts of violence, we will fully investigate and prosecute offenders where appropriate. My message to those who carry out violence against police is this: please remember, one day you or your families may need our help too."
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