“Spit hoods” are to be trialled in Hull to prevent suspects spitting and biting police officers. The guards, made from mesh fabric, will be piloted in the city by Humberside Police from Monday. During the pilot, which lasts three months, hoods will be …Spit hoods set to be trialed by Humberside PoliceScunthorpe Telegraph’Act like an animal, be treated like one’ – readers back use of spit hoods by Humberside PoliceGrimsby TelegraphPolice to use ‘spit hoods’ to prevent officers being attackedYorkshire Postall 5 news articles »