Lanarkshire woman turned nasty when police tried to arrest her

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A woman turned nasty when police officers tried to arrest her in Blantyre.Danielle Hughes, 34, spat at one officer and tried to headbutt a second as she was being put in the back of a police vehicle.

Hughes, of Cruachan Road, Rutherglen, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She admitted assaulting the officers in Larkfield Court, Blantyre, on February 3.Hughes was the subject of four separate bail orders at the time.The court heard officers had arrested her for allegedly breaching a curfew.Fortunately, the spittle from her mouth didn't hit its target.Hughes, who has previous convictions, spent a week in custody after her arrest before being granted bail.Defence agent Paul Mullen said alcohol abuse is behind her offending behaviour.The solicitor added: "She is currently subject to a supervision order imposed at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

This involves attending an alcohol programme."Sheriff Michael Higgins deferred sentence until next month for background reports and allowed Hughes to remain on bail. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.