A DARLINGTON woman has been discharged conditionally after assaulting an NHS worker last year.

Scarlett Elisabeth Nolson, 29, of Teesside Airport Road, Middleton St George in Darlington, appeared before magistrate’s court on Monday April 4.

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She was charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker after assaulting an NHS worker last year in May.

Nolson was discharged conditionally for 18 months for the offence.

She pleaded guilty to the charge and was also made to pay £400 in compensation.

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