Blackburn Magistrates Court. A WOMAN who brandished a knife during a neighbour dispute has escaped a jail sentence after taking the chance given to her by the courts. Blackburn magistrates heard sentence had been deferred when Michaela Louise Ferren pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in public, and criminal damage. And Deputy District Judge Stuart Boyd said he was pleased she had grasped the opportunity offered. You have engaged with the mental health services and there have been no further incidents since August, which is what was asked of you, said Deputy District Judge Boyd. You should be aware that if you come before the courts for a second knife offence the starting point is a mandatory six-month prison sentence.
Blackburn Magistrates Court A MAN with no previous convictions has been jailed after telling a police officer he had covid and then coughing on her. Blackburn magistrates heard the officer was wearing full personal protection equipment and none of Thomas Mullins spittle contacted her skin. Jailing Mullins for four weeks Deputy District Judge Stuart Boyd said police officers do a very difficult job, especially during the covid pandemic. While most people are keeping themselves safe they are in the front line having to deal with people face to face and in close proximity, said Deputy District Judge Boyd. They shouldn t be subjected to this behaviour and when they are they can expect the protection of the courts.
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