AN UPHOLSTERER has been fined after he admitted scattering tacks outside police stations, causing punctures to 16 police cars.
A total of 39 cars were damaged and an elderly lady was injured after treading on a tack, which were laid outside three stations, including Swanley.
Kevin Bance, aged 59, of Brookfield in Kemsing, pleaded guilty to three charges of causing danger to a road user and one of harassment at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday (January 9).
Bance also sent an envelope containing an unknown white powder to a police officer in revenge for a fine a year earlier for disorderly behaviour.
He was ordered to pay £1,922 in compensation and given a three-year supervision order.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Nicola Brown said: “I hope this fine will help Mr Bance reflect on the serious consequences of his actions and that attacks on Kent Police staff in any form will not be tolerated.”
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