A pensioner has been found guilty of headbutting a housing association boss.
Jam Imani Rad, 67, hit national headlines after landscaping gardens belonging to Community Gateway Assocation (CGA) in Preston, without permission. When CGA staff arrived to remove unauthorised parts of the garden following a court order, Chorley Magistrates’ Court heard that Rad became irate.
After being told he couldn’t photograph workers – another court order – he began swearing, shouting and ripping up plants, forcing repairs manager Mark Dunderdale to suspend operations.
Rad then assaulted Mr Dunderdale, who said he was worried Rad was going to attack his 13-weeks pregnant colleague Lisa Heyes.
Rad pleaded not guilty, claiming the contact came about when Mr Dunderdale moved his head upwards and caught his head.
Rad also told police he had suffered a blackout, was autistic and had trouble communicating. The court dismissed Rad’s version of events, finding him guilty. He was fined £180 with a £200 victim surcharge and £460 costs.
