A MAN found himself in the dock after drinking to excess and assaulting three people in the street.

William Harris, of Bwlchgwyn, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday for sentence.

The 25-year-old had admitted one offence of assault by beating and two of assaulting an emergency worker at a previous hearing.

Prosecutor Rhian Jackson told the court that on May 14, at around 7.15pm, a man named David Waters left his home to walk to the pub.

He decided to cut through Bellevue Park in the centre of Wrexham, when he saw William Harris urinating in full view of the public - including children in the park.

Mr Waters didn't say anything, but looked at the defendant in distain.

Harris spotted him, and pursued Mr Waters, shouting abuse.

When he caught up with the victim on Ruthin Road, he punched him to the back, followed by a few punches to the face.

With the help of members of the public, Mr Waters restrained Harris on the ground - despite the defendant attempting to gouge his eyes.

PC Sophie Howson and PC Andrew Edwards arrived at the scene and arrested the defendant, who hurled foul verbal abuse at them.

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As soon as he was stood up, Harris spat in PC Howson's face, with spittle also going onto her colleague's clothing.

Following his arrest, Harris gave a prepared statement in which he stated he'd suffered a brain injury in a collision in 2015, which affects his behaviour and emotions.

He told police he was on the autism spectrum and does not usually drink, but had recently split up with his partner.

Harris accepted he's been out drinking on the day and had no recollection of the offences.

A probation officer told the court: "He'd been out with friends who thought it might cheer him up.

"He went into Wrexham city centre and drank excessively; beyond the point he'd normally stop."

Melissa Griffiths, defending, told the court: "He did sustain a traumatic brain injury and while there were some behavioural issues before the accident, they have very much been exacerbated by the injury he sustained.

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"The doctor says that had it not been for the accident, she doesn't believe he'd have had the current behavioural and cognitive difficulties he has.

"His problems were completely exacerbated by the excess alcohol.

"It was a perfect storm of him having these issues, becoming emotionally unstable, going out with his friends, drinking to excess, and then it's a blur.

"He accepts he shouldn't have behaved in this way and accepts he has to be punished."

The Magistrates handed down a 12 month community order with 25 days of rehabilitation activity.

A fine of £120 and compensation was imposed for the assault on Mr Waters.

The court ordered him to pay a £320 fine and £250 compensation for each of the assaults against the police officers.

The defendant must also pay £85 costs and a £114 victim surcharge.