Former professional footballer Marcus Bent has been handed a 12-month suspended sentence for attacking a police officer at his Surrey home on September 13, 2015.
As shared by Sky Sports, the 37-year-old was involved in a bizarre incident with the police:
BREAKING: Marcus Bent given 12-month suspended sentence for attacking police with a meat cleaver while under the influence cocaine. #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) February 12, 2016
The career journeyman was an England under-21 international and played for a number of British clubs, including Crystal Palace, Everton and Charlton Athletic.