Danielle Wild, a mother of two from Redcar, has avoided prison after admitting unlawful wounding for an attack in a pub where she slapped a woman and threw a glass, causing a scalp injury.
The 29-year-old, of Westfield Court, Dormanstown, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court. The court heard the incident happened in March last year when Wild was at Martha's Vineyard in Redcar and was told the victim was saying she would "batter her".
Pub confrontation
Wild then went to the Crown and Anchor to confront the woman. After a verbal exchange, the victim told Wild to "get out of my face before I bat you". Wild then slapped her twice and attempted a third slap, but the victim ducked.
Wild then "picked up a glass from a table and flung it" towards the woman, striking her head and causing a scalp wound. The incident lasted about a minute, and the glass was thrown from a short distance.
Court outcome
Wild, of previous good character, admitted the offence on the basis she did not intend to cause serious harm. Her lawyer, Nicci Horton, said Wild had shown remorse and was seeking counselling for significant difficulties in her life.
Judge Richard Clews told Wild her actions were "not sensible" and "dangerous", noting that people do go to prison for throwing glasses in pubs. However, he said she had a prospect of rehabilitation and imposed a 12-month community order with 15 days of rehabilitation activity and 60 hours of unpaid work.
Wild was also ordered to pay £250 compensation to the victim and was given a 12-month restraining order banning her from contacting the victim.
