A woman has been banned from entering two British towns after she was caught on CCTV throwing a bottle of prosecco at a Tesco worker, just hours after being released from prison.
Linda Dodsworth, who has more than 200 criminal convictions, has been prohibited from entering Durham City and Darlington following the assault.
The 39-year-old received a four-month custodial sentence at Peterlee Magistrates' Court last month and was issued a Criminal Behaviour Order after hurling the alcoholic beverage at a shop employee.
The restrictions mean she is barred from all Tesco and Sainsbury's stores throughout County Durham and must exit any retail premises when instructed to do so.
Linda Dodsworth received a four-month custodial sentence
Durham Constabulary
The conditions will take effect upon her release from custody.
The attack occurred at a Durham City supermarket where Dodsworth launched the bottle at a staff member, narrowly avoiding their head.
Following the assault, she shouted and swore in the presence of young children before absconding with a substantial amount of unpaid alcohol.
Dodsworth had been freed from custody in April last year before committing the latest offence.
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Footage shows Dodsworth picking up the prosecco
Durham Constabulary
Since first coming to police attention in 2016, she has amassed over 200 convictions, establishing what authorities describe as an extensive criminal career.
The incident prompted a collaborative response from Durham City Police and Darlington Police neighbourhood teams.
The court heard that Dodsworth has repeatedly rejected rehabilitation opportunities and continues to reoffend immediately upon release from prison, demonstrating contempt for the criminal justice system.
PC James Settrey said: "Linda has one of the worst criminal histories I've ever encountered for anti-social behaviour, thefts, and assault, with over 200 convictions on her record.
Dodsworth launched the bottle at a Tesco worker
Durham Constabulary
"She has been given numerous opportunities to rehabilitate and has declined them.
"She has also been imprisoned a number of times, but upon release, she will immediately re-offend, showing no regard to the criminal justice system."
The officer emphasised that both Durham City and Darlington police teams remain dedicated to combating anti-social behaviour and shoplifting across the force area.
Settrey noted: "This was a joint endeavour by both Durham City Police and Darlington Police neighbourhood teams who have jointly had to deal with Dodsworth on several occasions.
"Both teams remain committed to tackling ASB and shoplifting right across the force area so that residents, business owners and visitors to the county feel safe."
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