Drugged man attacked and spat at police

A man under the influence of drugs attacked and spat at police officers who were called to respond to an illness-related incident, mbl.is reported. Drugs were also found at the scene, and the case is under investigation.

The man was in an altered state when officers arrived and became aggressive towards them.

The incident took place in the jurisdiction of Police Station 3, which covers Kópavogur and Breiðholt. Two drivers were also stopped in the same district, one for speeding and the other for using a mobile phone while driving.

Three drivers had no valid licences

Officers from Police Station 1, which covers the eastern, central and western parts of Reykjavík as well as Seltjarnarnes, stopped a driver who was talking on a mobile phone without using hands-free equipment.

In the jurisdiction of Police Station 2, which covers Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær and Álftanes, three drivers were stopped for driving without valid licences. One had been disqualified from driving and was under the influence of drugs. Another had also lost their licence and had previously been stopped for the same offence.

The incidents were recorded in the police diary covering the period from 5am to 5pm.