West Yorkshire man who attacked police officer causing his scalp to split fined £120
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Billy Cooper, 22, was running from a suspected stolen car in Keighley when the officer went to detain him.
Cooper, of Highfield Road, Keighley, barged him into a wall which caused a head injury.
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Hide AdThe officer still has a scar from the assault, which took place in November 2019.
![Billy Cooper, 22, of Highfield Road, Keighley was jailed after assaulting a police officer. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3MDQ0NDcz.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Billy Cooper, 22, of Highfield Road, Keighley was jailed after assaulting a police officer. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.](/img/placeholder.png)
Cooper pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency services worker when he appeared at Skipton Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 9.
He was given a £120 fine by magistrates.
He was also ordered to pay £250 compensation and £85 costs with a £32 victim surcharge.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed the officer has fully recovered and is currently on duty.