Man apologises after pleading guilty to calling Bath Mission Burrito employee 'a c**t'
The defendant admitted being abusive to staff at the Bath chain in New Street, Kingsmead Square
A man apologised for his actions after pleading guilty to being abusive to staff in Bath's Mission Burrito, calling one woman employee a 'c**t'.
Matthew Kenneth John Rogers, of Downs View, Bradford on Avon, appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (January 31).
He was charged with using threatening, abusive words or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress at Mission Burrito in Kingsmead Square on January 14.
The 27-year-old admitted being abusive to staff at the first opportunity, after officers were called to reports of disorderly behaviour at the Mexican food chain at around 5pm.
Rogers asked one member of staff where she was from before calling her a 'c**t' and his abuse continued until police arrived, the court heard.
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Officers said Rogers appeared agitated and two customers came in and left again straight away after witnessing his behaviour, the prosecution said.
Bath Magistrates' Court in North Parade Road
Rogers continued to be abusive as he was searched by officers outside and when he was in the police van, where he made several attempts to harm himself.
When asked by magistrates to explain his actions, Rogers told the court he held his hands up for what he did and was "very sorry" for what happened.
"I hold my hands up for what I did and I'm very sorry for my actions," he said.
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"I have got myself a good job and a home and I want to keep myself on the straight and narrow.
Chair of the magistrates said they took Rogers' early guilty plea into account.
He was fined £300 and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge and £85 in court costs.
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