Man assaulted officer at Twin Oaks Travellers Site, Cleeve Prior

Connor Roper was ordered to pay a hefty fine when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court

Lauren Milichip, prosecuting, said on April 10 this year PC Farnworth went out to the Twin Oaks Travellers Site. 

The court heard that while there the officer was asking about the whereabouts of a person. 

Roper then intervened and became "aggressive" telling him to get off the site in Cleeve Prior near Evesham - where the defendant lived at the time.

COURT: Connor Roper leaving Worcester Magistrates Court (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)The prosecutor explained this was because it was Roper's family member and the defendant told police they had no reason to be there. 

Miss Milichip said Roper then became more aggressive pushing the officer before PC Farnworth, fearing for his safety, left. 

The prosecutor said Roper then followed him in his van, revving the engine at times. 

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Roper, who had a previous caution on his record for obstructing an officer, admitted the charge of assault by beating of an emergency worker. 

Mr Ahmed, defending, said Roper was remorseful for what he done.

He told the court Roper was a carer who was on an allowance but who could pay the fine.

COURT: Connor Roper appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court Chairman of the magistrates bench, Richard Poppleton, then pointed out it was in their power to disqualify Roper for the offence - the solicitor adding Roper would have to accept this if they took that decision. 

After lengthy deliberations Mr Poppleton announced they were not going to disqualify him but would deal will Roper through an increased fine. 

Mr Poppleton said for the "attack" on the officer they were fining Roper £450. 

The defendant was ordered to pay £180 cost and £185 victim surcharge. 

Roper, of Warren Farm Caravans, Toddington, was told to pay the full amount, £815, in full within 28 days. 

Magistrates ordered no compensation be paid to the officer as the push had caused no injury.

The case was heard at the court on Thursday, (October 5).