Previously he was fined £2,000 after being convicted of firearms offences .Police scrambled a helicopter and flew overhead, after he took a pot-shot at a fox.

He said: "It's just the most amazing achievement for me, because with bipolar disorder it's really difficult to keep yourself placed in the right frame of mind to do education".

“Instead of scrutinising what colour people are or their gender or their preferences, people should understand that love really does support a family."

Social media users questioned the legitimacy of the claims, with some claiming they were "tripe".

"We cannot live like this any longer, and we won’t accept growing mass homelessness of people in Cornwall and ever-expanding house prices becoming an accepted part of life."

“It was peaceful and non-violent and morally and ethically justified. The damage was relatively minor and easily repaired," he said.

“Everyone knows the health service is under enormous strain but to see people queuing up outside for emergency treatment was horrifying."

He said: "I’m overwhelmed by the support I’ve received by my teammates and the staff here."

"I think it’s appalling that he used his power in a completely inappropriate way and it made me concerned for any other female in the same position."