A 47-year-old man from Eastleigh has pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker and common assault of an emergency worker.

Edward Darren Foote, of Southampton Road, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Thursday 4 April).

It follows an incident in Southampton Road on Wednesday (3 April).

Foote was remanded on unconditional bail, to next appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Friday 14 June.