NEWPORT WOMAN ADMITS KICKING AND THROWING FIRE EXTINGUISHER DOWN STAIRS

A Newport woman who kicked a fire extinguisher off the wall before throwing it down a set of stairs is to be sentenced in September. Mazie Bailey, 21, of Atkinson Drive in Newport, admitted criminal damage and common assault when she appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (23rd July). Liz Miller, prosecuting, told the court that on 18th June, at a supported living premises, Bailey kicked a fire extinguisher off the wall before throwing it downstairs into the path of someone holding a plate of food at the bottom of the stairwell. A hook holding the extinguisher to the wall was damaged as was a fire alarm which was destroyed by the extinguisher as it came flying down the stairs. Bailey was arrested by Police, admitting to them that it was she who kicked the piece of safety equipment off the wall. When interviewed, she made no comment on all questions. Defending Bailey, Oscar Vincent told the court that his client suffers from mental health issues and that on the day in question, she was experiencing difficulties in her personal life. The case was adjourned until 6th September, when a pre-sentence report is to be compiled.