West Yorkshire man who attacked police officer causing his scalp to split fined £120

A West Yorkshire man who attacked a police officer and caused him to split open his scalp has been fined.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 9th Sep 2020, 18:49 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2020, 18:51 BST
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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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The 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.Billy Cooper, 22, of Highfield Road, Keighley was jailed after assaulting a police officer. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.
Billy Cooper, 22, of Highfield Road, Keighley was jailed after assaulting a police officer. Photo: North Yorkshire Police.

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.