Lanarkshire dad threatened police officers with dumbbell

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A drugged-up Lanarkshire dad threatened police officers with a dumbbell when they responded to a call for help from his partner.

Stephen Lowell punched one officer and warned 'I'll rip you to pieces'. Lowell, 32, of The Murray Square, East Kilbride, was jailed for 15 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court last 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 He admitted assaulting a male police officer and acting in a threatening or abusive manner on February 5.Alice Carey, prosecuting, said four officers went to the address shortly after midnight and Lowell's partner let them in.Ms Carey told the court: "The accused, who was sitting on a sofa, picked up a dumbbell that had a metal blade attached to one end."He brandished this towards the police officers, stating 'Get out of my house'."The officers tried to calm him down but he threw the improvised weapon towards them, adopted a fighting stance and said 'Let's f****** go.

I'll take each of you'."Lowell missed when he tried to punch the officer, but struck him with a second blow, causing bruising to his forehead.He continued to yell abuse and threats including 'I hope your children are all born with every disease and f****** die'.