Sheffield man with history of violence kicked police officer multiple times to the head
A Sheffield man with a history of violence kicked a police officer multiple times to the head, a court heard.
Connor Hill, aged 27, had been taken to hospital with an injury to his hand and was handcuffed to a bed when “without warning” he stood and headbutted a wall.
In the struggle that followed, Hill pushed a police constable over a bed then kicked him “multiple” times to the face and forehead while shouting abuse.
Sheffield Crown Court heard the officer was left with a fractured finger and bruising and was “shocked” at the level of violence from Hill.
Prosecutor Mark Thomas said prior to the offence on November 23, 2025, Hill had 21 convictions for 44 offences - 13 of which were for violence.
He had previously been jailed for 16 months for assault with actual bodily harm. A psychiatric report indicated Hill’s early life was beset by difficulties and “trauma,” the court heard.
However Recorder Andrew Walker told him the only appropriate sentence was immediate custody. He said: “You were immediately aggressive and confrontational and clearly wanted to fight.
“It was a prolonged and persistent incident - it was in a hospital and there was some extremely unpleasant language by you.”
Hill, of Main Street, Grenoside, was jailed for 22 months. He admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.