Man slapped police officer in the face at Lancaster train station
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A 21-year-old man has been convicted of assault after slapping a British Transport Police officer in the face at Lancaster train station.
BTP Lancashire posted the court result on their Twitter feed.
The man was sentenced to a 28 day 7pm-7am curfew, and was ordered to pay £50 compensation and £180 court costs.
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