Probation for Derry woman charged with assault and possession of blade
Amy Walsh (28) of Ballinska Heights in Derry was charged with the offences
A woman has been given probation when she appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with assault, disorderly behavior, resisting police, possession of a blade and attempted criminal damage.
Amy Walsh (28) of Ballinska Heights in Derry was charged with the offences that occurred on February 9 this year after police attended the scene of an incident involving Walsh and her boyfriend.
Police saw Walsh push the injured party and cautioned her. She then ran towards the police with a kitchen knife before moving the knife across her own throat.
While in the police vehicle, she attempted to wipe her nose on the window.
When questioned, Walsh claimed not to have any memory of the incident but denied the assault.
District Judge Ted Magill told Walsh that she 'clearly had problems' and described her 'act of self harm' as 'worrying', sentencing her to 18 months probation.