Hamilton Sheriff Court heard cops wanted to quiz Dean Anderson about an attack.
A suspect lost the plot and tried to headbutt a police officer after being accused of serious assault.
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard cops wanted to quiz Dean Anderson about an attack outside his home in Cameronian Way, Larkhall.
Lewis Devoy, prosecuting, said: “He became quite upset when told he would be placed under arrest.
“He told the officers ‘I’m not getting lifted. I’ve done f*** all.’
“As they approached to apply handcuffs, Anderson lunged towards one of them and tried to headbutt him, but no contact was made.”
Anderson, 22, was fined £580 when he admitted assaulting the officer on July 20, 2024.
His not guilty plea to a charge of assaulting a man to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement was accepted.
The charge had stated that he and unnamed accomplices punched and kicked the alleged victim, dragged him along the ground and caused him to lose consciousness.
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Defence lawyer Stephen MacBride said Anderson was himself the victim of a stabbing in November last year.
Mr MacBride told the court: “He ended up in hospital and the incident has had a real impact on his mental health.”
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