An immigrant housed at Wethersfield Asylum Centre launched a "very violent" assault on security staff.
Adnani Mohammad, whose age is unreported, was convicted of two offences of assault by beating following a trial in his absence at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.
Assault by beating, an offence contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, has a maximum sentence of 26 weeks' custody on summary conviction.
Magistrates heard that the unprovoked assault took place at the controversial Asylum Centre back in April 2024.
A witness described their recollection of events: "(Mohammad) stated he was feeling unwell, which was a normal trait. He looked intoxicated. I told him to call NHS 111.
"He went and got some food and came back and swiped at an officer, knocking the body-worn camera to the floor.
"He then headbutted an officer three times and kicked another in the knee. It looked very violent.
"The officers didn't do anything to provoke him, and there's no chance it was self-defence."
One of the injured officers told the court: "Mohammed burst through the door at the security office and was acting aggressively.
"He was hitting me very hard; if it wasn't for my colleagues getting it under control, I would have suffered a broken nose, or it would have ended badly.
"When he came into the office, I knew something was really wrong. I think this was due to him being a bit drunk."
As it was the witness sustained a split lip.
The court heard that Mohammad had previously smashed up the security office, causing "a significant amount" of damage.
Having heard the live evidence, Magistrates were quite satisfied that Mohammed was guilty of both offences.
A warrant was issued for his arrest.
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