Hairdresser who kicked police officer trying to arrest her for driving home after downing Tequila and lager during seven-hour drinking binge is spared jail
Hairdresser who kicked police officer trying to arrest her for driving home after downing Tequila and lager during seven-hour drinking binge is spared jail
A hairdresser avoided prison time after she attacked a police officer during an attempt to arrest her for operating a vehicle under the influence, following a seven-hour drinking session that included eight pints of lager and a shot of tequila. The incident occurred in January when Bradsell, 35, decided to drive home from her local pub after refusing lifts from others.
Arrest Details
Bradsell, who drove her Audi, had been at the Saughall Arms pub in Cheshire for the evening. Landlady Sue Summers reported her to the police after she claimed her residence was “only down the road,” despite drinking from 3pm to 10pm. When officers arrived at her home, they found the car parked in her driveway. She resisted arrest, kicked an officer, and later struck a door multiple times, targeting another police worker.
“She indicated her intention to leave in her car, even though she was intoxicated,” stated Lisa McGuire, the prosecutor. “Several people around her suggested a lift, but she was determined to drive home, saying, ‘It’s only down the road.'”
No serious injuries were reported. Bradsell admitted to failing to provide a breath sample and committing two assaults on emergency workers. The court imposed a 12-month community order, requiring 20 rehabilitation activity days and a three-month alcohol treatment program. She also paid £75 compensation to each officer and covered additional costs totaling £199.
Previous Convictions
Bradsell had a history of legal issues, including a 2023 conviction for racially aggravated harassment. She had called a mixed-race neighbor derogatory names during an argument. Additionally, she was previously found guilty of assaulting an emergency worker in 2020.
Defense solicitor Catherine Higham highlighted Bradsell’s mental health struggles, noting she used alcohol as a coping mechanism. She mentioned that Bradsell was partially medicated but faced challenges in securing ongoing support from her GP. The judge acknowledged her personal difficulties, emphasizing that excessive alcohol consumption worsened her condition.
