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A vile thug has been jailed after racially abusing and spitting at police officers while claiming to have coronavirus and tried to bite nurses trying to treat him in hospital.
Mark White subjected emergency workers to a tirade of physical and verbal abuse after being arrested in Northumberland.
The 36-year-old called officers horrific racist names, headbutted one of them and spat at two insisting he had Covid-19.
He was also disgusting with nurses who were attempting to treat him after he sustained an injury while being restrained by officers.
White, of Briarwood Cottages, Annitsford, North Tyneside, called one at the police station a "fat s**g" then when taken to hospital he tried to bite nurses' hands and threatened to headbutt one if they tried to help him.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how White, who has 106 previous convictions, has an "appalling" record for attacking police officers.
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Vile thug Conor Parker said he hated the police after spitting at officers and trying to land headbutts.
Parker displayed shocking aggressive behaviour at Bedlington police station after being taken there in August.
A court heard he seemed "almost delirious" as he grabbed an officer's neck, tried to headbutt a PC twice and spat directly at two officers.
A judge at Newcastle Crown Court said the attacks left the police officers frightened.
Judge Christopher Prince told Parker: "Any offences that are committed against public workers, such as police officers, will always be treated seriously by the courts.
"These are the people who protect the public and indeed protect you, as a member of the public.
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Obsessed stalker Robert Edington threatened to rape his former partner after bombarding her with calls and repeatedly turning up at her workplace and her friend's house.
The TV aerial engineer could not cope with the end of his two-and-a-half year relationship and tried to use threats to himself and her to force her to change her mind.
A court heard he made up to 100 unwanted calls to her a day and even followed her into the female toilets of a pub, peering over the cubicle.
He also had to be spoken to by her boss after going to her place of work five or six times a day, three times a week.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Edington left her and her friend, who he also harassed, living in fear.
Clare Anderson, prosecuting, said the relationship had ended in June amid issues of drug misuse which she had asked him to get treatment for. She added there had been allegations of domestic violence.
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Twisted Mark White racially abused and spat at police officers while claiming to have coronavirus and tried to bite nurses who were treating him in hospital.
In a sickening display of vile behaviour to emergency workers, White lashed out physically and verbally after being arrested and taken into custody.
He called officers disgusting racist names, headbutted one of them and spat at two while claiming he had covid - causing great concern and worry.
The 36-year-old lowlife, of Briarwood Cottages, Annitsford, North Tyneside, was even abusive to nurses who were trying to treat him after he was injured while being restrained.
He called one at a police station a "fat s**g" then when taken to hospital he tried to bite nurses' hands and threatened to assault them.
Newcastle Crown Court he has previous convictions for attacking police officers and his victims described him as "vile" and "pathetic".
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He was the true 'gentle giant' who made friends with everyone he met.
Tributes are today pouring in for tragic dad Tony Houghton, who lost his life on a notorious Northumberland road.
The 33-year-old, who was known to his friends a 'the Tank', was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a car on the A189 near Bedlington Station.
A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collision, which happened at around 8pm on Saturday.
Today as investigations continue Tony's heartbroken friends have been paying tribute to their pal.
And doorman Scott Hunter, who worked with Tony, has told of the security worker's sense of humour and dedication to his young daughter.
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A pedestrian who died after a collision in Northumberland has been named by police.
Anthony James Houghton, who lived in Blyth, died after reportedly being hit by a car on the A189 southbound between Bedlington Station and Bebside at around 8pm on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the incident but the 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the collision, officers arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, who has since been released under investigation.
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing with officers appealing for any witnesses, especially those with dashcam footage, to come forward.
Sergeant Ray Lowery, from the police's motor patrols department, said: “Our officers are supporting Anthony’s family at this difficult time and we ask their privacy is respected.
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Struggling families across Northumberland are set to benefit from new coronavirus funding which will help put food on the table.
Northumberland county councillors will be able to provide Covid-19 -related support into their communities through a number of grants worth up to £2,000.
Families in need will be able to access vital help such as food parcels or vouchers through recipient organisations such as town and parish councils and community groups.
Leader of Northumberland County Council, Glen Sanderson said: "We recognise and understand the real difficulties and hardship that Covid is causing for some of our residents, and we are doing all we can to help them, and we will continue to do so.
"From the very start of the pandemic, through our Northumberland Communities Together initiative, we have been connecting with residents in need, seven days a week to ensure they receive help and support to keep them safe and well.
"In addition to this, we have just expanded the scope of our Members Small Grant Scheme to reflect the challenges local communities and groups are facing around the current pandemic."
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A Bedlington primary school has revealed when children will return to the classroom after being forced to close with more than 20 staff members self-isolating.
Whitley Memorial Primary School closed its doors on Wednesday, October 7, after being plunged into a staffing crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bedlington school initially closed over a two-day period to allow for a deep clean, citing that its catchment area had one of the highest areas of confirmed cases in Northumberland.
But the school later revealed it could no longer continue to operate due to more than 20 members of staff being off work as a result of the virus.
Whitley Memorial Primary School said it could not guarantee the safety and welfare of its children and staff, adding that it would not reopen until October 19 "at the earliest".
It has now been announced that staff and pupils will now return on Monday, with the exception of Morpeth and Kielder classes who will be back in the classroom on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, following self-isolation.
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Tributes have been paid to a Northumberland man who was allegedly stabbed to death in Somerset.
Stuart Noble, also known as Stuart Hopkin, was found dead at a property in Shepton Mallett, on Thursday.
Police say he is originally from the Bedlington area.
And today as a man appears in court accused of murdering the 52-year-old, Stuart's family, who still live in the North East, have told of their devastation.
In a statement they said: "We as a family are truly heart broken and shocked beyond words that Stuart’s life has been taken away so tragically.
“Stuart will leave a gap in our family but will remain in our hearts forever."
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A landlady claims she's been made to feel like a "plague" victim after police closed her pub because households were mingling.
Officials claim customers at The Wharton Arms were ignoring the rules, strolling around without masks and refusing to socially distance.
It was the first Northumberland pub to be ordered to shut under tough new coronavirus laws.
However, furious boss Maxine Stubbs is fighting the closure, slamming the "over the top" allegations made against her Bedlington boozer.
Rather than a bar awash with frivolity, she claims the pub had just 30 customers when police visited last Saturday night - and that she'd taken just £100 all day.
"I feel like I'm in a dream world when I read what they've claimed has gone on," said Maxine, 42.


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