Man cleared of assaulting police officer in Horncastle

A Horncastle man has been cleared of assaulting a police officer last May, it can be revealed.

Barry Lee Perrin (30) of Centurian Park, was accused of assaulting PC John Biggs by beating him on May 12, 2020.

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Boston Magistrates' Court.

He was found not guilty after appearing before Boston Magistrates on March 12.

Perrin was also found not guilty of a second charge that on June 12, 2020 he used words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress .

Perrin previously appeared before magistrates in Boston last October to face both charges.

• The Horncastle News has approached Lincolnshire Police for a comment.

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