A MAN who drank too much on 'Mad Friday' and got kicked out of a pub ended up being tasered in the street, a court heard.

Andrew Churchill, of Delfryn in Penycae, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old admitted one offence of assaulting a police officer, and one of resisting an officer, both of which took place at Vicarage Hill in Wrexham on December 23.

Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court that at around 2am, police on patrol in Wrexham city centre were made aware of an aggressive man who had been "ejected" from the Cross Foxes pub in Abbot Street.

When officers arrived at the location the man, Churchill, was still there, despite having been told to leave numerous times.

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In an incident captured on CCTV, Churchill attempted to run past the police as they exited their vehicle - pushing one of the doors forcefully as an officer got out.

It caused the officer's thumb to become trapped in the door.

Churchill was apprehended a short time later and was "resistant" - swinging his arms around and punching out.

Ultimately, he was captor sprayed and then tased before police got control of him.

Elzbeth Kenny, defending, said: "This offence happened on what is commonly referred to as 'Mad Friday.'

"Unfortunately Mr Churchill went out and had too much to drink.

"He'd been drinking Jagerbombs and can recall very little about the incident, but when sober he was very shocked by the incident."

Ms Kenny said her client's binge drinking had an impact on his relationships and work.

"He will be the first to admit his behaviour was not acceptable," she concluded.

"He'd welcome support from probation."

A probation officer told the court: "He is sorry for what happened and said if he'd been sober, he would have cooperated.

"Given the time of year, he had more alcohol than he normally would and has no memory of the assault; but does remember resisting.

"Clearly there are deficits in the way he solves problems."

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Deputy District Judge Paul Conlon told the defendant: "Mr Churchill, this was a serious matter committed near Christmas, in public.

"You compounded it by your violent resistance towards the police."

He handed down a 12 month community order to include up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity and 120 days of alcohol abstinence.

Churchill must pay £75 compensation, a £114 victim surcharge and £85 costs.