Summary
Mark Gordon assaulted two female police officers in a hospital maternity ward after his first child was born, according to a court. He was later convicted for the assault, which involved physical struggle and required leg restraints to detain him. Gordon and Constance Marten are also on trial for charges related to the death of their child, Victoria.
Key Facts
- Mark Gordon assaulted two police officers on a maternity ward in 2017.
- The incident occurred after medical staff raised concerns about the identity of Gordon and Constance Marten as parents.
- Gordon gave a false name, James Amer, and an incorrect date of birth.
- Police struggled to restrain Gordon, leading to the use of leg restraints.
- The confrontation lasted about 10 minutes and left one officer with bruises and cuts.
- Gordon pleaded guilty to the assaults at a Magistrates' Court.
- He and Constance Marten are on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence related to their child, Victoria.
- A manhunt was launched for the couple in 2023 after they fled with Victoria following a car fire.
