A man caught illegally using an e-scooter in the street has been told to wind his neck in after becoming abusive with police.

Harley Humphries, of Hill Street in Penycae, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old admitted using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, using a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and without insurance.

The court heard the incidents came about on February 24 this year, when Humphries used an electric scooter in Princess Road, Rhos.

Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court the defendant became abusive in the street when stopped by police, and didn't have the relevant driving documents.

Asked what he wished to say, Humphries, defending himself at the hearing said: "We did buy insurance the day after. We got the documentation and took it to the police station but they wouldn't accept it.

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"All in all I admit what I've done was wrong."

Deputy District Judge Andrew Garthwaite said the defendant had drawn attention to himself by shouting at police officers.

But Humphries disagreed, telling the court: "No, a lot of times before, it's been my word against the police.

"Like you know, police always win."

The Judge replied: "No, that's not how it works."

For the abusive words and behaviour, the defendant received a six month conditional discharge.

No separate penalty was imposed for the licence offence, but for the lack of insurance, the defendant was fined £300 and handed six penalty points.

He must also pay costs of £85 and a £120 victim surcharge.

The Judge warned Humphries that should he reoffend in the next six months, the conditional discharge could be revisited by the court.

He said: "You need to keep out of trouble - wind your neck in and don't be mouthing off at cops.

The Leader:

"If your perception is that 'police always win,' doing that (mouthing off) is a red rag to a bull.

"I don't share your position. I take the view that the law treats everyone equally, whether they're wearing a uniform or not.

"Regarding the no insurance, I have a degree of sympathy. I appreciate these scooters can be difficult to insure - nigh on impossible in some cases."