A man who assaulted a public officer was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, by Tsuen Wan Magistracy today.

He was also fined $1,500 for littering, and $500 for obstructing a public officer in the execution of his duty.

He was caught littering outside 38 San Tsuen Street, Tsuen Wan, on February 9. He refused to co-operate with the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department officer taking prosecution action and assaulted him.