Shoplifting suspect shouted 'I have corona' before spitting at police in South Yorkshire

A suspected shoplifter tried to avoid arrest by shouting ‘I have corona’ before spitting at police officers in South Yorkshire.
By Robert Cumber
Published 27th Mar 2020, 06:39 BST
Updated 27th Mar 2020, 06:40 BST
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The shocking incident happened yesterday, Thursday, March 26, in Rotherham town centre.

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Police said the man, who is not displaying any symptoms of coronavirus, was squirted with incapacitant spray before being restrained and arrested.

Police said the man was squirted with incapacitant spray and arrested after shouting 'I have corona' and spitting at officersPolice said the man was squirted with incapacitant spray and arrested after shouting 'I have corona' and spitting at officers
Police said the man was squirted with incapacitant spray and arrested after shouting 'I have corona' and spitting at officers

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“He is now spending an unpleasant stay in the custody suite. We do not and will not tolerate this behaviour. The officers involved are all safe and well,” they added.