Drunk Birmingham Mum Hannah Willis’ attack creates a court dilemma on how to decide her punishment.
Hannah Willis kicked a police officer in Sandwell last November. Being from Kings Heath, she admitted she hurt an emergency worker. The court met on February 13 to address the situation.
The court considered a special order for her, specifically designed for female offenders. However, concerns arose about her fitness for it. This order includes monthly meetings with a judge and provides support for special needs, unique to Birmingham.
A probation officer raised concerns, mentioning Willis might become homeless. Childcare was also a problem for her to attend the required meetings. Furthermore, she was late to court, where she was supposed to bring her baby. An usher eventually found her in line.
Willis finally arrived with her baby. The prosecutor, Bethany Owen, explained that Willis yelled at a police officer while drunk. The officer was in the process of arresting her at the time.
Willis tried to kick the officer multiple times, despite warnings to stop. She kicked again while in custody, causing a mark on the officer’s leg. Ms. Owen noted that Willis later felt remorse and apologized for the assault.
Judge Michelle Smith, after reviewing the rules, determined that the special order was unnecessary. She gave Willis a standard order lasting two years, involving mental health sessions and 20 days of rehab. Willis must also pay the officer £50 and adhere to a short curfew. Judge Smith emphasized that the officer was simply doing their job and should not be subjected to attacks.