And finally… unholy row
A tired and emotional parish priest screamed that he enjoyed diplomatic immunity on behalf of the Vatican while drunkenly brawling with police and a paramedic.
Gareth Jones, 36, was convicted after the bizarre incident in central London.
A paramedic who tried to rouse a drunken Jones, passed out in his clerical frock, was treated to expletives and a growled threat before the man of God assaulted him.
He had reportedly consumed around 53 units of alcohol beforehand.
When a police officer intervened, Jones began to yell that he had diplomatic immunity, according to the Mirror.
Recalling the exchange in court, prosecutor Edward Aydin said: “The officer says ‘which embassy?’ and he says: ‘The Vatican, you’re f**ked.’
“He is growling, makes no attempt to respond to a caution, and continues to shout that he has diplomatic immunity.”
Mr Aydin added: “I’m not sure if he has anything to do with the Vatican because he is with the Church of England.”
Jones was ordered to pay £700 in fines, £200 compensation to the police officer, £200 compensation to the paramedic, £85 prosecution costs and a £35 victim surcharge.