Burnley court told how drunk Colne mum was abusive to police after argument with her partner's ex-girlfriend

A drunk Colne mum, not long out of jail, was abusive to police after trouble with her partner’s ex, a court heard.
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Burnley magistrates were told how Amy Barnes, who was holding a can of beer and staggering, was warned about her language.

She then swore at an officer and hurled an insulting remark at him.

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The beer was taken off her and she was arrested and put in a secure van after the 7pm trouble on Barkerhouse Road, Nelson.

A 24 year old mum from Colne landed herself in court after a drunken row with her partner's ex girlfriendA 24 year old mum from Colne landed herself in court after a drunken row with her partner's ex girlfriend
A 24 year old mum from Colne landed herself in court after a drunken row with her partner's ex girlfriend

The 24-year-old was on post sentence supervision, after a suspended sentence had been activated.

Barnes, of Cross Street West, admitted being drunk and disorderly on June 12th. She was given a 12-month conditional discharge and must pay £85 costs and a £22 victim surcharge.

Mr Daniel Frazer, defending, told the hearing Barnes had recently been released from custody after being recalled on licence.

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Barnes was walking along minding her own business, when her partner’s ex-girlfriend started to argue with her.

Police attended and told all parties to go home.

The solicitor continued: " Rather foolishly, she directed her aggression towards the officers, who have better things to do with their time than deal with people who are somewhat intoxicated.”

Mr Frazer added: "It was a rather unsavoury incident, but seems to have been a brief incident.”

The bench chairman, Mr Peter Dalton told the defendant: "Just behave yourself for 12 months and that’s the end of the matter.”