Co Armagh woman, who assaulted three PSNI officers, has Probation revoked and given suspended jail term
A Co Armagh woman, who assaulted three police officers, has had her Probation Order revoked and given a suspended jail term.
Previously from Lurgan, Megan McSherry, aged 26, with an address listed as her solicitor’s office, Portadown, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday.
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She pleaded guilty to five counts of breaching Community Orders having been convicted of assaulting police and failing to carry out 80 hours of Community Service.
Her barrister Mr Gavyn Cairns said attempts to get her to reengage with Probation were unsuccessful.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan said: “Miss McSherry’s time with Probation will be drawing to a close today.” He revoked the Probation Order.
Mr Cairns said for some who come before the court "revocation is predicated on a wilful and determined effort to disobey an order of the court or a determined effort not to engage”.
He said there had been engagement but not to “the satisfaction of Probation”.
Mr Cairns pointed to her medical reports and "charted histories of neurological difficulties” which manifest as pain in her head and limbs. He asked that the District Judge no interfere with his client’s liberty.
District Judge Ranaghan pointed to the original charges which included three assaults on police and two counts of disorderly behaviour.
"I have already revoked the order and listened to what Mr Cairns said on your behalf and I have considered the original reports submitted today,” said the District Judge.
"What I will do is impose a term of imprisonment but it will be suspended,” he said, sentencing her to three months in jail on each offence and all suspended for 18 months.