The Provincial Court of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has issued a verdict sentencing a woman to six months in prison and a fine of 200 Euros for biting a police officer outside a school in Tenerife where she was receiving a COVID vaccination.
In addition to the fine, the woman must also pay 162 Euros to the officer for the injuries she caused after he requested her identification.
A teacher and a healthcare worker reported the woman for taking photos of a doctor’s car and insulting the teacher. The police intervened when the woman refused to identify herself, leading to the altercation.
When asked to accompany them to the police station, the woman attempted to flee. During the arrest, she bit the wrist of one of the officers, causing inflammation and a wound that healed in three days. The officer subsequently filed a complaint.
Following the initial sentence, the woman denied the accusations and requested acquittal. However, the court upheld the ruling based on the evidence provided by the officer and medical reports.
During the trial, the woman admitted to biting the officer as a defensive reaction to what she perceived as excessive force by the agents. Her version of the events was contradicted by the agents and lacked evidential support.
The woman refuted claims of insulting the teacher and explained that she was informing parents about the vaccination process at the school. The police confirmed that they used force to restrain the woman due to her resistance.
