A COWDENBEATH man vandalised a NHS facility and then assaulted three police officers.

The incidents led to Greg Black, 27, of South Street, appearing from custody at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He admitted that on July 12, at Fife Primary Care NHS Trust, Lomond Stratheden Park, Cupar, he maliciously smashed a bottle and a chest of drawers, blocked a sink with paper towels, turned on taps and caused flooding.

On July 13, at South Street, Cowdenbeath, he assaulted a police officer by repeatedly spitting on him.

He also assaulted another police officer by kicking him on the body.

Black also admitted that at Dunfermline police station, he assaulted a third police constable by spitting on his head.

He further admitted that at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on July 13, he shouted, swore and spat.

Sheriff Charles MacNair called for reports and Black will remain in custody until sentencing on September 19.