Drug addict thug faces curfew after coughing at Lanarkshire cops during pandemic

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A man faces a six-month curfew after an attack in broad daylight in East Kilbride town centre.When police officers intervened, Ronald Johnston coughed at them and warned they were "getting the coronavirus".Johnston was handed an 18-month supervision order at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The 53-year-old admitted assaulting a man and two police officers in Cornwall Street on April 3, 2020.An allegation that he robbed the victim of medication was deleted.Johnston, of Uist Street, Govan, also admitted shouting threats and abuse.Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the assault happened at 5.15pm and the police were alerted by town centre CCTV operators.He told the court: "The victim was approached by Johnston and remarks were made about a bag containing medication."Johnston then punched the man on the face, causing him to fall.

He was thereafter kicked on the head and body."He got to his feet and further punches landed on his face."Police officers arrived and witnessed the latter part of the assault."They intervened and could hear Johnston threatening to 'do in' the victim."The victim suffered cuts to his mouth and nose.The court heard Johnston motioned his head towards two police officers and coughed in their direction.He remarked, 'aye, you're going to get the