Jail for lout who threw glass at police officer during Luton party breaking lockdown rules

Vaidas Nartautas, 23, of Maidenhall Road, was among dozens of others attending the party in the midst of the national lockdown last summer.

In the early hours of June 14, officers were called to reports of a party in Underwood Close, Luton.

People were spilling onto the streets and in numbers well in excess of those permitted under the coronavirus regulations at the time.

Nartautas was aggressive and repeatedly challenged two Bedfordshire Police officers at the scene.

While friends attempted to lead him away, Nartautas eventually threw the glass he was drinking from at one of the officers.

The officer in question suffered a nasty cut to the head and went to hospital for stitches to his wound.

Last week Nartautas pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

On Thursday, January 14, he was sentenced at Luton Crown Court to eight months in prison.

Bedfordshire Police assistant chief constable Sharn Basra said: “It is so important we all continue to play our part and stick to the rules around coronavirus, staying at home wherever we can.

“Too often during this pandemic our officers have had to face verbal and even physical abuse while attempting to do their bit to save people’s lives.

“We will take action against anyone who blatantly flouts these rules – and come down especially hard on those who assault any of our officers while they carry out their duties.”