NHS 111 Operator Assaults Police After Family Revelation
Aniel Kang, a 36-year-old NHS 111 call operator from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to a community order after assaulting a police officer outside his home. The incident occurred on August 11, 2024, following Kang's discovery that the boy he considered his son was not biologically his.
Wolverhampton Crown Court heard that Kang's father called West Midlands Police shortly before 10pm, reporting his son as 'drunk and being aggressive'. Officers attended the scene on Ward Road, with a third officer arriving later as the melee escalated.
CCTV and Body-Worn Footage Detail Confrontation
Prosecutor Christopher O'Gorman described how CCTV footage showed officers knocking on the door, then banging louder to attract attention. Kang's father answered, and the defendant was heard saying 'I will f***** box his jaw off' as police entered. Officers took immediate steps to remove Kang, suspecting a potential domestic violence incident.
Body-worn and CCTV footage revealed Kang resisting arrest. He fell onto a white Mercedes bonnet, and his father came out to remonstrate with officers. Kang freed his hands, pushed away, and grabbed PC Moorhouse, attempting to strike him. He forced the officer to the ground, straddling him with one hand on his neck. PC Moorhouse punched him three times to escape, while colleagues tried to pull Kang away.
Racial Abuse and Injuries
During the incident, Kang accused officers of racism, using terms like 'white p*******e and white b******'. PC Moorhouse sustained injuries to his thumb, back, and a cut elbow; other officers also suffered minor injuries.
Defence Cites Devastating Personal News
Defence counsel Nicholas Evans explained that Kang had learned 'devastating news' earlier that day at a Sikh wedding: the boy he raised for five years was not biologically his. Combined with alcohol, this led to irrational behaviour. Evans argued that Kang's threat about boxing someone's jaw off was directed at an Uber driver he thought was kicking the door, not the police. He also noted a 'misunderstanding' regarding the racial remarks, as one officer allegedly told Kang to 'pack it in'.
Guilty Plea and Sentencing
Kang pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting an emergency worker on May 12, the day his trial was due. Judge Perry sentenced him on July 10, stating: 'This was an attack on a police officer carrying out his duties... Your behaviour was reprehensible.' He acknowledged mitigating factors: Kang's drinking problem and the devastating family news. However, racial aggravation and the victims being emergency workers were aggravating factors.
Judge Perry imposed an 18-month 'high level' community order, a £600 fine, 32 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, and 90 Alcohol Abstinence Monitoring Requirement days. Kang, who appeared in court in a black suit, white shirt, and pink tie, continues to work as an NHS 111 call operator.
