Topless man spotted trying to 'fight' passers by appears in court

Ian Aspinall, 31, of Fishergate Hill, Preston, admits being drunk and disorderly on August 26.

Preston Magistrates’ Court heard at 11.10pm a police officer received reports of a possible assault, and saw Aspinall, who had no top on, was trying to fight with passers by as he walked down Fishergate Hill alongside a woman.

The officer warned him several times about his shouting but he was arrested and taken to custody after swearing at the officer.

Representing himself Aspinall said: “I admit I was too much intoxicated. I had a very bad headache the next day. I know its not acceptable and I’m sorry.”

He was given a 12-month conditional discharge.