A driver who crashed into a lamppost warned police officers he had coronavirus and spat at them.
The impact of the collision had ripped off the front bumper of Bartosz Malyszko's car, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.
Malyszko, 27, admitted dangerous driving in Newarthill on November 19, police assault and failing to take a breath test.
He also admitted assaulting another two officers at his parents' home in Carron Way, Newarthill, on December 10 while on bail.
Residents in Nith Quadrant and Martin Place saw the car being driven without lights and with a flat tyre about 7.30pm.
Malyszko mounted the pavement and hit a lamppost, causing the front bumper to be torn off.
The vehicle then appeared to be stuck and he got out to push it.
The police were called, but when officers arrived Malyszko became aggressive.
Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, told the court: "He said he was positive for coronavirus and spat at the two officers.
"Fortunately the spittle didn't land on them.
"He kicked out at one officer and leg restraints had to be applied."
Malyszko was given bail but police officers were called to an alleged disturbance in Carron Way the following month.
Ms McMillan stated: "The accused was in a bedroom. He was under the influence of alcohol.
"Officers tried to engage with him, but he became aggressive. He spat at one officer - failing to make contact - and bit his arm, breaking the skin."
Police reinforcements arrived, but Malyszko wouldn't calm down and bit another officer's small finger, again breaking the skin.
Both officers went to hospital and one was given a tetanus injection and antibiotics.
Malyszko has no previous convictions and defence agent Diarmid Bruce said: "He had been working but suffered during lockdown.
"He has been in custody since December, but is still welcome at his parents' home."
Sheriff Colin Dunipace deferred sentence until April 26 for a criminal justice social work report and remanded the accused in custody.
