A MAN has been jailed for spitting in the mouth of a female PCSO.

Anthony Taylor, 40, was locked up at Newport Magistrates' Court following the incident on Bethcar Street in Ebbw Vale last month.

The defendant was sent to prison for six months after he pleaded guilty to the common assault of an emergency worker on August 15.

Taylor, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to a concurrent term of six weeks in jail after he admitted failing to surrender to bail on September 3.

He has “a flagrant disregard for court orders”, it was heard.

The defendant was ordered to pay the PCSO £100 compensation.

Gwent Police Assistant Chief Constable, Vicki Townsend said: “Nobody should be subjected to any kind of assault, and it is concerning that some people, as shown here, believe this is an appropriate way to act towards another person.

"Our officers will often deal with people during difficult times in their lives, but that does not justify the abusive, threatening and violent behaviour they frequently experience.

“We will support any officer or emergency service worker who has experienced this disgraceful abuse while also taking firm action against those responsible.”