A woman who drunkenly attacked a police officer after a night out playing bingo has been handed a community order.
Katie Williams, of Bryn Awel in New Broughton, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court for sentence on Monday.
The 25-year-old had previously admitted one offence of assaulting an emergency worker.
Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court that at around 11.30pm on October 19 last year, a police officer was arresting a friend of the defendant over an allegation which was not before the court.
Williams interfered with the procedure, becoming argumentative and abusive, as well as displaying "signs of aggression."
READ MORE: Man loses licence after police catch him drug-driving at garage forecourt
The officer pushed her back, to which Williams responded: "What the f*** are you going to do - don't f****** assault me."
As the officer attempted to restrain her and put her in handcuffs, she pushed and kicked out, then tried to flee while shouting and screaming.
Eventually, she was taken to the floor and arrested.
A probation officer told the court Williams had been out with her friend and the friend's mum to bingo - and they had a few drinks in Wrexham.
An altercation took place whilst they were out which led to the police being called, and Williams' protestations.
READ MORE: Members of Wrexham-based Organised Crime Group jailed for drug supply
"She admits she was heavily drunk," the probation officer told the court.
"She was having a panic attack but wasn't trying to justify it, she totally accepts it but it gives context to why it happened as it did.
"In interview with the police, she said she was very sorry and admits all her convictions are either done under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both."
The officer added Williams, an electrical engineering apprentice, "has some thinking skill deficits" and is a "binge drinker."
Catherine Higham, defending, told the court: "She's very proud of what she's doing on her apprenticeship; she's clearly turning her life around.
"She knows she shouldn't have put herself or anyone else in that position and she's ashamed of herself.
"But she does want to move forward."
Nicholas Colbourne, chair of the bench, told Williams: "Unfortunately, for some reason or other, alcohol is your demon.
"You need to look at your life and consider if that's something you need to cut out."
The court handed down a 12 month community order with 25 days of rehabilitation activity, a fine of £150 and £100 compensation to the officer.
No costs or victim surcharge were awarded.
"You've shown some effort to change your ways," Mr Colbourne said.
"Don't come back here."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel