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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 ...

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...