Halifax man charged for allegedly coughing on police and saying he had coronavirus

A 45-year-old Halifax man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker after it is alleged he coughed on a police officer.

By Ian Hirst

Published 30th Mar 2020, 12:49 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2020, 12:52 BST

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The incident happened when West Yorkshire Police attended a report of a disturbance in Sowerby Bridge.

While officers were there it is alleged the man coughed at a police officer, saying he had coronavirus.

Jason Roberts of Athol Garden, Ovenden, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

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