Man caught stealing wine from Co-op got 'lairy' after police officer used 'Portsmouthian language'

By ron Melton
Published 22nd Feb 2020, 10:48 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2020, 11:37 BST
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A MAN caught trying to steal a bottle of wine from the Co-op abused a police officer because he used ‘Portsmouthian language’ while he arrested him, a court heard.

What could have been a simple theft arrest turned ‘lairy’ when Scott Edward Cooper, 31, was dealt with by an officer using local slang.

The Isle of Wight County Press reports Cooper, of Green Street, Ryde, was apprehended after stealing from the Co-op in Pyle Street, Newport.

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The officer’s choice of words is unclear, but the spat formed part of Cooper's prosecution as he admitted one count of theft and making threats.

The Co-op in Pyle Street, Newport, where the theft took place. Picture: Google Street ViewThe Co-op in Pyle Street, Newport, where the theft took place. Picture: Google Street View
The Co-op in Pyle Street, Newport, where the theft took place. Picture: Google Street View

Prosecutor Vivian Ducie said: ‘It's a standard shop theft. He stole a bottle of wine from the co-op on Pyle Street, Newport.