Woman went on rampage at ex partner’s home
A woman smashed property and attacked a police officer when she turned up drunk to collect belongings from her former partner's home in the early hours of the morning.
Michelle Bell smashed pictures off walls, broke a new £400TVandwas"shoutingand swearing" when she arrived at her ex's home in Sunderland unannounced in the early hours of November 20, 2019.
Newcastle Crown Court heard her former partner, a mum-of-five,wasso"petrified" of what Bell might do that she called the police.
Prosecutor Glenn Gatland told the court an officer who arrived at the scene told Bell she was under arrest but added: "Before she had a chance to puthandcuffson,Belldrewher rightfistbackandpunchedher twice in the side of the face."
The court heard the officer was left with cuts and swelling and said in a victim statement: "I have a family who I go home toeveryday.Idon'texpecttobe assaultedwhenIcometowork, just for doing my job.
"I shouldn't have to explain to my family why I am injured or what has happened."
Bellstruggledwithasecond officerandtorehisuniformbefore she was eventually taken away from the house.
Her ex-partner said in her victimstatement:"Thishasleft me frightened.
"I fear she will return, I'm worried she will return and upset my children.
"I am shocked to think someone I trusted acted so violently.
"Michelle had never been like that before.
"I don't want her anywhere near me again."
The32-year-old,ofRenfrew Road, Sunderland, admitted damaging property, assault on an emergency worker and resisting a police constable.
Judge Sarah Mallett sentenced her to four months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months,withrehabilitationrequirements and alcohol treatment programme.
Bell was ordered to pay £400 compensation for the smashed television.
Judge Mallett said Bell was "heavilyintoxicated"whenshe committed the offences but has now addressed her problems, created "real change" in herlifeandhasagoodprospect of rehabilitation.
Tony Cornberg, defending, said in the months since the offences Bell has worked hard to become a "different person" and sought professional help herself.
Mr Cornberg said Bell is now five-months pregnant.