Trial for man who denies three offences against police

Kitching accused of assaulting PCs

A Douglas man will stand trial after denying assaulting two police officers.

Donovan Bradley Kitching, of Clarence Terrace, also denies resisting a PC in the execution of their duty.

The three offences allegedly took place on 12 January.

A two-day trial will start on 15 March; the 38-year-old has been bailed until that date.

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UPDATE: Kitching was sentenced to nine-months in custody suspended for two years.

He was also ordered to pay £250 in compensation to each officer he assaulted, and £800 in costs.

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