MAGISTRATES have recommended the deportation of a Pole who attacked two East Lancashire police officers.

The court in Burnley heard father-of-two Arkadiusz Starost, 33, who could be facing jail if he was not sent back to his native country, did not oppose any recommendation.

Starost, of no fixed address, had admitted afrray, assault causing actual bodily harm and police assault, on August 29.

He was remanded in custody until September 30, for an all options open pre-sentence report.

They thought a recommendation was appropriate because Starost had been violent towards police carrying out their duty. Although he had no previous convictions, Starost had shown a lack of regard for public authority and offended on bail.

Richard Taylor, defending, said the relationship between Starost and his wife had broken down.

Starost had been served a deportation notice and did not oppose any recommendation.

Mr Taylor added the defendant was in a foreign country, did not speak the language, did not understand very well what was going on and was very confused.

The solicitor went on:"All he says to me is: 'Get me home'. The sooner that happens the better."