A violent thug who assaulted three police officers and a police dog in a shocking act of violence in Nottingham has today pleaded guilty at court.
Nelson Nelson, 29, of Stonnall Road, Aldridge, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 6th April.
Nelson pleaded guilty to two counts of Actual Bodily Harm, assault with intent to resist arrest, assault of an emergency worker, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
He has been remanded in custody until sentencing on 27th April.
Police have revealed how on Saturday 4th April, two BTP officers were on patrol at Nottingham station, when they noticed Nelson trying to board a train.
Nelson took exception to them asking if his journey was essential and became abusive towards them, threatening to “knock them out”.
As a result of his threatening behaviour, Nelson was refused travel and escorted out of the station where he then punched both officers to the face.
Both were knocked to the ground, with one falling unconscious and the other managing to get up and chase after Nelson.
Nelson dragged the 2nd officer into the road in front of an oncoming bus, before making off into a building site opposite the station.
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police arrived shortly after to assist, and managed to locate Nelson who then charged at an officer and punched him.
Arming himself with a plank of wood with nails in, he charged at a Nottinghamshire Police dog handler and hit the dog multiple times with the wood, causing a cut to his chin.
Nelson was detained and arrested for multiple offences.
After searching him, officers also discovered he was carrying a lock knife.
Both BTP officers were taken to hospital for treatment.
One was confirmed to have a severe concussion and bruising to her face, while the other suffered ligament damage to his jaw and thumb, as well as bruising and swelling across his body.
The Nottinghamshire Police officer and police dog (PD ‘Quantum’) thankfully weren’t seriously injured and didn’t require treatment.
Police Dog Quantum has already reported back for duty, buoyed on by a package of goodies sent by grateful British Transport Police officers following the incident.
Police Dog ‘Quantum’ | Pic credit: Nottinghamshire Police
He was back patrolling the county’s streets of Nottingham later yesterday evening.
Police Dog ‘Quantum’ | Pic credit: Nottinghamshire Police
Chief Inspector Gareth Davies said:
“This was a truly horrifying incident which involved a sustained attack on multiple officers and a police dog, all just trying to do their jobs.
“There is never an excuse for this sort of behaviour, but it’s all the more shocking to think this violent rampage began after Nelson was simply asked if his journey was essential.
“Thankfully, no one was more seriously injured, and the officers involved are receiving the support they need.
“Let me be absolutely clear, we simply will not tolerate aggression or violence towards police officers, and we will do everything in our power to ensure offenders like Nelson are brought before the courts to face justice.”
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Make Sure This THUG! is dealt With! & Not allowed to get away with this!!! & THANK YOU ALL for looking out & taking care of us xx
Absolutely horrendous attacks on Police Officers and a Police Dog.
We wish all a speedy recovery and just hope the Magistrates or Crown Court hand down a realistic sentence for each individual assault.
Please thank all concerned for doing their Duty on the ‘Thin Blue Front Line’
Keith Ridley
Cambridgeshire
Please make sure the sentence for this is one he will remember 4-yrs should give him some clue how serious this sort of
behaviour is taken.Thanks to all the officers concerned and also to the Police Dog of course.
Well done for apprehending this vile thug, let’s just hope the courts reward your efforts with a PROPER sentence
Let’s hope th CPS don’t let this scumbag off the hook.
Where was he going to give him the belief this action was needed, must have been bloody important, anger management class, perhaps?