A TikTok 'mumfluencer' launched a violent tirade at a cricket club in Rochdale after being asked to leave. Tara Hulme, from Heywood, was asked to leave Milnrow Cricket Club after being found drunkenly slumped in her seat in the early evening on April 2. Her children were at the club with her at the time, a court heard.
The 39-year-old, who regularly posts videos to followers on TikTok under the handle 'Heffer2020', was asked to leave after complaints were made about her. But she went on to slap the bar manageress in the face and spat at her and another staff member during a violent rampage.
Court hears of violent rampage
Tameside Magistrates' Court heard how she kicked a barmaid to the knee before punching another woman who was vaping outside the pavilion. The violence is thought to have stopped when a male club member stepped in.
It is not known whether Hulme's children witnessed their mum's unruly behaviour but it is believed other families with small children saw the violence. In a statement to police, one of the victims said: "This incident has made me feel vulnerable and made me thing about possible risks of being in the workplace. I do not come to work to get assaulted. What shocked me was that the defendant’s children were here when this happened."
When quizzed, Hulme said she had a 'vague' recollection of the incident. Inquiries revealed she had a previous history of violence.
Prosecution outlines assaults
Joe Swinnerton, prosecuting, said: "At some stage the defendant who had attended Milnrow Cricket Club was approached by the manager who was informed by other people at the club that the defendant was present and appeared to be fairly intoxicated. She started to walk up the defendant to ask her to leave as complaints had been were made about her. But the defendant got verbally aggressive and then hit her to the face. Another staff member saw this on CCTV and went over to assist her colleagues in removing the defendant from the club. But there has been a fight, or altercation, when trying to close the door.
"The defendant kicked through the door, kicking the knee of the staff member twice. She then spat in the direction of both staff members with saliva landing on one of their clothing. Outside of the cricket club, a woman was vaping and then there has been a verbal altercation between her and the defendant. The defendant has gone over to her, raised her hand then hit her to the face to the cheekbone causing reddening to the skin and swelling.
"Another gentleman assisted her in going back to the club and distracting the defendant. These are multiple assaults to three different victims involving spitting. They were both in their workplace, inherently vulnerable at their place of work and not expecting to be assaulted. They are less inclined to fight back and defend themselves in the work place. Also, members of the public and children were there. Although there was no significant harm, there was minor psychological distress to at least one victim was shocked by this. It made her think twice about her occupation and the risk that she faces. In terms of aggravating features, the defendant’s children were present. This is early evening at a place where families frequent and that is an aggravating factor."
Previous offences and mitigation
The court heard Hulme had 19 previous offences including an assault conviction from 2009. She last appeared in court in 2025 for failing to provide a breath specimen when police suspected she had been drink driving.
Her solicitor Stephen Connor said Hulme had been the victim of domestic abuse and 'was drinking excessively' at the time. "Her recollection of this incident is somewhat vague but she does not dispute the prosecution evidence. There is a significant level of embarrassment and remorse - and that is clear when I spoke to her. I do know since her arrest she has sought help with an agency. She is working with Turning Point. She does not say that she has stopped drinking completely but does say her alcohol use has reduced drastically since working with Turning Point, since this incident. There does appear to be some progress made over the last three months and it may be the case she would be a suitable candidate for some form of alcohol treatment."
Hulme, of Victoria Street, Heywood, pleaded guilty to three charges of assault by beating. She was warned she faces up to 16 weeks behind bars under sentencing guidelines. She was bailed and will be sentenced at Manchester Magistrates' Court in November. JP Karen Delaney told her: "Obviously there have been problems that you are having with alcohol though it is positive to hear that intake is reducing. The probation service can help you."
