Man strangled and repeatedly punched security guard in ‘disgusting’ attack

The man also intimidated another resident and pulled their hair

A drunk man strangled and repeatedly punched a security guard at a Cambridgeshire hotel in a “disgusting” attack. Christopher Allgood, 53, was at the The White Lion Hotel in South Brink, Wisbech at about 2pm on April 16 when he was challenged by a security guard about his behaviour.

Allgood responded by punching the man to the chest. In a second incident, Allgood again punched the man, damaging a chest rig holding his body worn video. Later in the day, the 53-year-old attacked the man again, this time strangling and repeatedly punching him.

On the same day, Allgood also intimidated another resident and pulled his hair. Police were called and described Allgood as appearing heavily intoxicated. Cambridgeshire Police said he was unable to walk in a straight line and was talking incoherently.

When they attempted to arrest Allgood, he became abusive and punched one of them to the nose. Once arrested, he spat in the back of the van.

Allgood, of no known address, admitted intentional strangulation, two counts of criminal damage, assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty and two counts of common assault. On Tuesday, May 5 at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court he was jailed for a year.

DC Chris Herring said: “Allgood’s behaviour was disgusting as he attacked people and it was a distressing experience for the security guard and member of the public. We will also not tolerate attacks on our officers for simply doing their job and we will always seek to prosecute those responsible.”