A MAN who admitted attacking three police officers has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Sean Cole, 23, assaulted the officers in Clacton on March 30.

Appearing at Colchester Magistrates’ Court the following day, he admitted three charges of assaulting an emergency worker.

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Cole, of Deneway, Basildon, was sentenced to 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for a year.

He was also ordered to complete a 25 day rehabilitation activity requirement and 100 hours of unpaid work.

He must pay compensation to the officers.

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