Chorley teen who assaulted police officers and members of the public on Wigan Road fined

This incident happened shortly after 8am.

A teenager from Chorley who assaulted police officers and members of the public has been fined.

Leona Vickers, 18, of Whitmore Drive, Ribbleton, was arrested after police were called to reports of a woman assaulting three members of the public in Wigan Road, Chorley, shortly after 8am on Saturday, March 7. She has since been fined and ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work placeholder image
Leona Vickers, 18, of Whitmore Drive, Ribbleton, was arrested after police were called to reports of a woman assaulting three members of the public in Wigan Road, Chorley, shortly after 8am on Saturday, March 7. She has since been fined and ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work | Neil Cross

Leona Vickers, 18, of Whitmore Drive, Ribbleton, was arrested after police were called to reports of a woman assaulting three members of the public in Wigan Road, Chorley, shortly after 8am on Saturday, March 7.

Preston Magistrates' Courtplaceholder image
Preston Magistrates' Court | Neil Cross

When officers arrived, the woman refused to co-operate and then assaulted three police officers while shouting racist and homophobic abuse at them.

She was taken into custody and charged with racially aggravated intentional harassment, as well as three counts of assaulting a constable in execution of their duty and three counts of assault by beating.

Appearing before Preston Magistrates on Friday, she was issued a compensation fine of £210 - £70 for each charge.

She was also ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work and 10 days of rehabilitation activity.

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