Coronavirus: Man 'spat in the faces of police officers' Published duration 20 April Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic

image copyright Google image caption Nottinghamshire Police said the assault took place in Edinburgh Walk, Worksop

Two police officers will be tested for Covid-19 after a man allegedly spat in their faces.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Edinburgh Walk, Worksop, on Sunday afternoon after a report of an assault.

As they led a suspect away, it is claimed he spat in their faces.

Daniel Hagerty, 32, of Edinburgh Walk, has been charged with two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

"The officers' welfare is being looked after and they will be tested as necessary for Covid-19," the force added.

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