Inverness woman became aggressive when looking for help after being ‘brutally attacked’
An Inverness woman who was "brutally attacked" in her home went to a local community centre for help.
But 55-year-old Fiona Hardie, of Maclennan Gardens, whose face was covered in blood, became aggressive with staff at the Corbett Centre as she was intoxicated and police had to be called on March 20.
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Sheriff Gary Aitken recognised Hardie as "a regular" at Inverness Sheriff Court but noted that her appearances were becoming less frequent, and asked her solicitor advocate if something had happened during that month.
Clare Russell replied that her client had sustained a broken nose when people had entered her home.
She explained the reduction in Hardie's offending: "She has not been consuming alcohol nearly as much as before. She has since stopped drinking and realises now that she is at the stage in her life when she has to take the support on offer to her.”
Hardie admitted a charge of threatening behaviour towards the staff and police.
She also pleaded guilty to making eight calls to the 999 service on the afternoon of March 30 during which she shouted and swore using derogatory language.
Fiscal depute Shay Traynor said that police were called and when they arrested her, she shouted and swore at officers and kicked one on the body, calling them "scumbags".
She also pleaded guilty to an offence under the Communications Act, threatening behaviour and police assault.
Sheriff Aitken fined her a total of £715 and told Hardie: "I am sorry to hear you had difficulties in March and it set you back. You have taken significant steps to improve your life and I hope that this is the last time I see you here."
