AN Evesham man was given a suspended sentence for spitting in the face of a police officer.

Adam Merry, 26, of Fairfield Road, Evesham, was arrested in Pershore Road after police were called to a possible burglary last Thursday.

On arrest, Merry spat at PC Kibblewhite, with his saliva going into the officers mouth and eyes.

Merry was given a suspended prison sentence of six weeks, suspended for six months.

He was also ordered to pay compensation of £100 to the officer after admitting the charge of assaulting a police officer and obstructing a police officer.

He appeared in Worcester Magistrates Court on Saturday.