Wrexham man fined after drunkenly attacking police

Kamil Gonczowski, of Beechley Road, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.

The 31-year-old admitted two offences of assaulting an emergency worker.

Prosecutor Rhian Jackson told the court that on May 11, just after midnight, police in Wrexham city centre were approached by a concerned member of the public.

They were informed a man was lying unconscious in a car park next to the Nag's Head pub.

Two officers made their way to the Albion Car Park, where they found Gonczowski, "extremely drunk."

He appeared to be sleeping, and once woken the officers saw he had swelling and a cut to the left side of his head.

Gonczowski was assisted to his feet and was so unsteady, the police officers kept hold of him to stop him falling and injuring himself.

But his behaviour rapidly deteriorated, and he began shouting in Polish and swinging his arms around.

The defendant was told to go home, but instead he followed officers towards Hafan y Dref medical centre where he continued to shout.

He then threw punches at both of the officers, none of which made contact.

Gonczowski was restrained and arrested for assault.

When interviewed, he confirmed was alcohol dependent and had consumed a litre of vodka and some beers prior to the incident.

He claimed not to have known either of his victims were police officers due to his level of intoxication, and he didn't remember swinging punches at them.

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Laura MacMillan, defending, told the court her client was a man of previous good character and was "extremely remorseful" for his actions on the night.

"He wishes for me to extend his apologies to the officers on his behalf," she explained.

"He was thankful to hear no injuries were suffered as a result.

"Mr Gonczowski works in a factory full-time.

"He accepts that on the evening in question, he'd been drinking too much - trying to cope with the stresses and strains of his home life.

"He has no recollection to this day of the incident but he fully accepts the officers' account."

Ms MacMillan said her client had taken steps to address his alcohol use and is now drinking beer rather than spirits.

The court handed down fines totalling £400 and ordered Gonczowski to pay £85 costs, as well as £160 victim surcharge.