Derry Court: Woman charged with assault after catching boyfriend kissing another woman

A woman charged with assaulting her partner told police that she intended to hit another woman after she caught her boyfriend kissing her.

Chloe Casey (24) of Columbcille Court in Derry admitted a charge of assault that occurred on September 26.

The court heard that police were called to a report of an ongoing disturbance in Abercorn Road and found three people including the defendant another woman and the injured party.

The man said Casey had pushed him and hit him but once police said they were using body worn cameras he denied any assault had taken place.

Police obtained CCTV footage from the building which showed Casey assaulting the man.

Casey told police she had woken up and saw her partner kissing the other woman and meant to strike her.

Casey also admitted an incident of disorderly behaviour and assault on police that took place on November 1.

The court heard that police noticed a 'volatile female roaring and shouting' in Bank Place.

She was spoken to but continued to roar and shout despite being warned about her behaviour.

Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said his client was pregnant.

Casey was sentenced to an enhanced combination order of 18 months probation and 60 hours community service.