A Strood thug has been locked up after admitting a string of offences including pushing a female officer to the floor, breaking her wrist.

Liam Nurden, 21, was jailed this week for three years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court after assaulting the special constable in February.

The court heard how Nurden, of Chancel Drive, Wainscott, broke the officer’s arm in Tunbridge Wells, in February, after police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously outside a house in Powder Mill Lane.

When officers arrived they found Nurden, but when they approached him, he suddenly ran off and jumped over a fence.

Police gave chase and Nurden climbed onto a garage roof and then jumped down and headed towards Cunnington Road.

The special constable attempted to stop him, but he continued to run at her and then attempted to punch her.

She managed to avoid his punch but Nurden then ran straight into her on purpose, causing her to fall backwards and break her arm.

Nurden was then tackled to the floor by the other officer and arrested.

He admitted nine offences including three counts of assault by beating, three counts of criminal damage, one count of attempting to burgle and one charge of going equipped for burglary, as well as causing grievous bodily harm to the officer.

DC Tony Hatcher, who investigated the case, said: "Nurden was seen attempting to break into a property and unluckily for him the homeowner was inside and alerted officers.

“He ran away from officers and during the chase he had no regard to the special constable he attempted to punch and the pushed her over resulting in her breaking her wrist.

“I’m pleased he has been sentenced and I hope this outcome provides a deterrent to any other person engaging in criminal behaviour.”