Man to stand trial in Dundee accused of spitting on officer and trying to swallow heroin By Ciaran Shanks September 20 2019, 6:40am September 20 2019, 6:40am Share Man to stand trial in Dundee accused of spitting on officer and trying to swallow heroin Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/2552750/man-to-stand-trial-in-dundee-accused-of-spitting-on-officer-and-trying-to-swallow-heroin/ Copy Link Daniel Cahill, of Blackness Road, denies spitting on an officer and threatening to infect him. He is further accused of theft and drug possession between September 12-15 in Dundee. Cahill, 29, denies stealing a phone and rucksack from Peter Street on September 13 before damaging a door at Transform, Soapwork Lane, two days later. >> Keep up to date with the latest news with Evening Telegraph newsletter It is alleged that while in police custody, Cahill tried to insert heroin into his mouth while struggling with PC Lewis Smith. He denies shouting, swearing, threatening to spit on and infect PC Smith and possessing the Class A drug. Cahill pleaded not guilty and had a trial fixed for December 23 with an intermediate diet on December 3. This article originally appeared on the Evening Telegraph website. For more information, read about our new combined website.
