Peter Little, 38, initially refused to identify himself when he appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, saying it was his right to remain silent. I’m just going to kill myself.”Little then told the call handler to “f*** off”. A further 999 call was received and the male caller refused to provide his name. Little, who was not legally represented in court, said: “I didn’t realise it was a criminal offence to phone 999 and say you are going to kill yourself. He was removed from his position as councillor for the Maryport South ward on Allerdale Council following his imprisonment.

Source: The Star May 11, 2023 05:07 UTC