Officer had jab after bite from girl, 16

A POLICE officer needed antibiotics and a hepatitis jab after he was bitten by a drunk schoolgirl.

Nicole Abernethy, 16, attacked two officers after she was found under the influence.

Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard that Abernethy "took offence" when the officers told her they were going to take her home.

Abernethy admitted attacking constable Jason Ferry by repeatedly punching him on the arms and body. She also admitted biting him.

During the incident in Northfield Drive on April 9, she also assaulted constable Keith Morrison. She admitted repeatedly punching and kicking him on the arms and body and scratching him.

Sheriff Isabella McColl called for social work reports and deferred sentence.

Abernethy's pleas of not guilty to other charges relating to the incident were accepted.