A WOMAN has been banned from having alcohol in public after spitting at police officers and another woman during an altercation.
Samantha Hurley, 40, of Carnegie Crescent, Sutton, was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after she admitted to assault, being drunk and disorderly, and two counts of assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty.
The offences took place on September 23 in the Sutton area.
Officers responding to reports of an altercation found Hurley with a metal spanner concealed in the right cuff of her coat.
During the incident, she spat in a woman’s face before struggling with officers, spitting at them, with the saliva landing on the hand and leg of both officers.
Hurley also attempted to dig her nails into one officer’s hand.
At Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 4, Hurley was given a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and a five-year restraining order preventing her from contacting the victim via social media.
As part of the order, she is prohibited from being in possession of an open container of any intoxicating liquor in a public place in Merseyside.
She is also banned from entering Elizabeth Street, in Sutton.
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Inspector Doug Chadwick said: "Hurley displayed disgusting behaviour towards a member of the public and two of our officers that evening, and I’m pleased that she has taken responsibility by pleading guilty to all four charges.
"Thankfully, the officers did not suffer serious injuries, but this incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and sometimes dangerous situations our officers face daily in their commitment to keeping Merseyside safe."
Insp Chadwick added: "The Criminal Behaviour Order imposed by the court gives us additional powers to tackle further offending and protect the community.
"Violence towards police officers will never be tolerated, and those who choose to behave in this way should be aware that they will face the full force of the law."
- Anyone wishing to report a crime can contact Merseyside Police via social media on X or Facebook @MerPolCC, through the force’s website, or by calling 101.
- Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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