On December 19 of last year, a drunken mother named Carrie Sears, 41, was involved in a series of violent altercations with police officers at a Premier Inn hotel in Winwick Quay, Warrington.

After police arrived following reports of a potentially intoxicated driver, Sears exhibited signs of extreme intoxication. She was noted to be shouting loudly and, despite initially refusing, later provided a breath sample that confirmed she was almost three times over the legal alcohol limit.

As police attempted to restrain her, Sears became aggressive, spitting at a female officer, kicking a male officer, and verbally abusing them, referring to one as a 'nonce'. The situation escalated, leading to multiple assaults on the officers.

While in custody, Sears spat at another officer, contaminating his police radio and raising concerns about possible disease transmission. Although he suffered no physical injuries, the emotional distress from the encounter was significant.

At her court appearance on February 6, Sears pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting emergency workers and was sentenced to a 12-month community order. This includes 15 rehabilitation activity days, a six-month alcohol treatment programme, and mental health support for one year. Additionally, she was ordered to pay £50 compensation to each officer involved.

Sears expressed remorse in court, stating: "I am disgusted with myself for doing it."

Her lawyer highlighted her struggles with mental health, compounded by her daughter's severe health issues, including Global Development Disorder and cerebral palsy. The circumstances leading to her intoxication were horrific, including a recent traumatic incident where her daughter almost died in her arms.

The court acknowledged her past conviction for battery in 2004 and emphasized her need for appropriate support given her challenging personal situation.

In delivering the sentence, JP Andrew Brothers remarked, "Spitting will not be accepted - it is disgusting and could pass on disease," while also recognizing the extensive personal issues Sears is facing.