A Whitehaven woman has been banned from calling 999 or seeking medical advice unless she has a genuine need for two years.
Linda Liddell, 54, of Duke Street, has been handed the criminal behaviour order after she was convicted of offences which included assault actual bodily harm, drunk and disorderly and misuse of 999.
Criminal behaviour orders are issued upon conviction and include prohibitions to prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour.
The punishment for breaking the terms of an order can be up to five years in prison.
Under the order, she must not:
- Attend Whitehaven Police Station for medical advice or aid unless when in genuine need of police assistance requiring immediate action.
- Consume alcohol in a public place other than in a licensed premises.
- Call the police on 999 or 101 for medical advice or aid, or encouraging others to do so on her behalf, including staff at Recovery Steps, CADAS or mental health services, unless there is a genuine need of emergency services requiring immediate assessment, action or treatment.
