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Police officer needed hospital treatment after being bitten by Lanarkshire man

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A police officer needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a rowdy who had been arrested for smashing a window.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard he was given antibiotics and injections against hepatitis and tetanus.Stephen McCafferty, 26, appeared from custody and admitted assaulting the officer to his injury and permanent disfigurement.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 It happened on July 18 after McCafferty had been arrested in George's Close, Hamilton.He also admitted kicking a second male officer repeatedly, shouting abuse and threats at the officers and maliciously breaking a house window in Victoria Street, Blantyre, the previous night.The court heard McCafferty was on bail at the time.Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the first officer was bitten on the finger, causing a small cut.The fiscal stated: "He was treated in hospital.

He was given a three-day course of antibiotics, a hepatitis booster injection and a tetanus vaccination due to the possibility of a blood-borne infection."The doctor confirmed the cut will leave a small scar on his finger."The officer underwent further blood tests to ensure there was no infection."There were no further consequences but he found the experience upsetting and worrying."McCafferty is currently on a community payback order in relation to another matter,

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