Jason Ford, a man who wreaked havoc across multiple cities with his criminal behavior, has been described as a 'danger to society' after a string of assaults and disturbing actions. Ford, 32, was sentenced to two years and three months in jail at Exeter Crown Court for crimes committed in Exeter, Bridgwater, and Plymouth.

The incident began in February of the previous year when police were called to a disturbance at Cathedral Green in Exeter. Officers found Ford, heavily intoxicated, lying on the ground and later discovered that he had given a false name and claimed to have been stabbed in the head. Ford was arrested after it was revealed that he was wanted for a recall to prison. While in custody, Ford spat bloody phlegm, shouted racist insults, and made threats to officers.

In October, Ford was arrested again in Bridgwater after being found drunk on the floor. He was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital, where he verbally abused staff, making derogatory comments and threatening a care assistant. A week later, Ford was arrested in Plymouth after assaulting a worker at Turtle Bay restaurant. After consuming £27 worth of food and drink, he left without paying and lashed out when confronted.

Ford's crime spree ended when he defecated in a police cell. He has a history of drug and alcohol abuse and had already spent five months in custody prior to his trial. His defense attorney, Stephen Nunn, argued that Ford's behavior was influenced by ADHD and intoxication, claiming that Ford would never act in such a manner when sober.

The judge, Stephen Cimie, condemned Ford's actions, saying he had been a 'positive danger to society'. He warned that Ford might not reach his 40th birthday and could die due to violence or substance abuse. Ford was convicted of a range of charges, including assaulting emergency workers, racially aggravated harassment, assault, making off without payment, common assault, criminal damage, and breaching a conditional discharge.