A Benwell man hurled vile racist abuse at a police officer after he turned up at his address following reports of a fight.
Michael Ekong racially abused a police officer, who is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, during a nasty incident on May 26, 2021. The officer, who had turned up to his address with other colleagues, felt personally "targeted" and "attacked" by Ekong, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
The 67-year-old appeared at the court on Monday to be sentenced for racially aggravated harassment. He had pleaded guilty to the offence.
