Thug on crystal meth stabbed officer in the face

A thug high on crystal meth stabbed an officer in the face with a pair of scissors and made threats to kill when police tried to arrest him at his mother's home.

- by Nick Frame

The officers had attended the property in Kippax to locate Jason Mortimer, who was wanted for breaching a restraining order.

But he turned violent, stabbing one constable above his eye and slashing at another as they attempted to subdue him.

The 36-year-old, of Cliff Crescent, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court this week having admitted several offences, including Section 20 GBH without intent.