Police officers 'spat and coughed at' in Crawley

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A woman claiming to have coronavirus 'purposefully spat and coughed at' police officers in Crawley on Sunday night (April 5).

According to Sussex Police officer Anthony Cheeseman, the offence followed a 'domestic related assault'.

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In a post on Twitter, the 'fuming' response inspector said a woman is in custody and police will seek the 'most appropriate outcome to such a vile act'.

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