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A man was fined £200 for telling a police officer: "I bet you are a Jew, aren't you?"

City magistrates heard that Rahan Rahman, 27, made the comment while being held in the Bridewell police station on July 3.

Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting, told the court: "He was certainly in an intoxicated state.

"He was abusive towards officers and the words used had a racial element. He said 'I bet you are a Jew, aren't you?'"

Later Rahman said that he had "no issues with Jewish groups," added Mr Pietryka.

Shannon Barlow, mitigating, said that Rahman accepted that the comment was "not acceptable."

Rahman is tackling a drink problem and is voluntarily attending two groups for help.

"He realises he has an issue. He recognises that and is dealing with it," added Miss Barlow for Rahman of Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold.

He admitted racially aggravated harassment and must pay £85 prosecution costs as well as a £32 government surcharge.