Man's 'disgraceful' act after being arrested following 'altercation' in Bulwell

Police were called to an altercation involving a group of young people

A man broke a shop window and spat a police officer after an 'altercation' with a group of young people in Bulwell Market Place. Michael Ladica, aged 20, was arrested in Bulwell Market Place shortly after midday after the incident on March 20.

In the moments that followed he repeatedly kicked the shop window as he made threats to those inside. After his arrest, he became angry and abusive during his police interview.

He then spat at a police officer and a member of detention staff as he was led back to his cell at the Nottingham Custody Suite. Ladica, of Bulwell, later pleaded guilty to criminal damage, and two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday, September 30 he was sent to a young offenders’ institution for nine months.

Detective Sergeant Toni Smithurst said: “Ladica’s behaviour was absolutely disgraceful throughout this incident. After kicking the window of a shop with frightened staff and shoppers inside, he then turned his attention to my colleagues and subjected them to disgusting and degrading assaults.

“The people who work at our custody facilities go to work each day to investigate crime and to ensure the safety of detainees. They do not deserve to be treated in this way and we will always take the strongest possible action against people who are unable to control themselves in custody.”