A DRUNK mum-of-three ran shoeless through a town centre before kicking a police officer, a court heard.

Shelby Hughes, of Clwyd Wen in Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday.

The 26-year-old admitted that on February 19 she assaulted an emergency worker and was drunk and disorderly in a public place, namely Abbott Street in Wrexham.

She also admitted being in possession of cocaine on the same date.
Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court that on the day of the offence, Hughes was seen behaving in an "erratic manner" - screaming in the street with no shoes on.

READ MORE: Wrexham artist fined for breaching suspended sentence

Police officers observed her running into a taxi office, then into oncoming traffic.

They decided to approach her due to their concerns but her behaviour deteriorated.

Hughes started kicking out as she was being arrested, kicking one of the officers in the shin.

The Leader: Abbott Street (Image: Google)Abbott Street (Image: Google)

When she was searched, she was found to have cocaine with her.
Emma Simoes, defending, said: "This was her first night out in a long period of time.

She has pleaded guilty to possession of the cocaine but says she has no idea how the powder ended up in her pocket.

"She said in terms of the alcohol, she didn't feel she'd consumed that much - four drinks in a pub and then a further one in the town centre.

"She accepts she was heavily intoxicated and has very limited recollection."

READ MORE: Drunk man who strangled ex-partner until she passed out jailed

Ms Simoes said her client had "no idea why she took her shoes off," and that she "concedes her behaviour was out of control."

Chair of the Magistrates John Perera said: "It appears you have gone on a bender from February 19 which has ended up with you being charged.

"Alcohol seems to be the main issue in your behaviour pattern."

He handed down a 12 month community order, to include 20 days of rehabilitation activity and 90 days of alcohol abstinence monitoring.
She must also pay £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

Make sure you don't miss the top court stories of the week by signing up to our free court newsletter