'Disgraceful' thief attacked shopkeeper, sister and PC
A THIEF who attacked a policewoman and bit a shopkeeper after stealing a bottle of vodka has been locked up.
Chloe Corrigan, 20, also attacked and bit her younger sister and then bit a neighbour in whose house her sister had taken refuge.
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Chloe Corrigan
Derby Crown Court heard that Corrigan had been drunk when she carried out the attacks.
Handing her a 13-month detention and training order, Recorder Tina Landale said she had behaved in a "disgraceful manner".
Gillian Foxcroft, for the prosecution, said Goran Sharifi, owner of a shop in Pear Tree Road, was the first victim of Corrigan's vicious attacks.
Mr Sharifi chased Corrigan after he spotted her making off with a bottle of vodka and when he caught up with her and grabbed hold of her arm she bit him and hit him with the bottle, the court heard.
Miss Foxcroft said that Corrigan, of Meadow Lane, Alvaston, then turned her violence to arresting officer PC Hayley Repton – kicking her in the side of the face and pinning her against the back car seat with her foot.
PC Repton, who had to be freed by another officer, suffered grazes to her neck and forehead, a swollen ear and a cut lip.
Corrigan was released on police bail and then on July 10 at 11pm she attacked her sister, Laura, in Meadow Lane – punching her, pulling her to the floor and biting her, said Miss Foxcroft.
Neighbour Liane Graf was Corrigan's next victim after she let Laura into her home to get away from her sister.
Miss Foxcroft said Chloe had run at Miss Graf "like a bull" and had then bitten her right arm through her dressing gown.
The court heard that Miss Graf was prescribed antibiotics after the bite became infected and had felt sick and anxious since the attack.
Corrigan admitted common assault, assaulting a police officer in the execution of her duty and two charges of causing actual bodily harm.
Martin Smith, in mitigation, said Chloe was a "vulnerable individual".
He said: "Although she isn't alcohol-dependent, she has had a tendency to turn to alcohol when faced with significant emotional difficulties. The offences were committed when she consumed alcohol. It's not an excuse for her behaviour but a reason for her behaviour.
"She's the first to accept that her behaviour has been absolutely disgraceful."
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by Rams Fan, Oakwood
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 2:12PM
“flyingtheflag:
I think "nothing like the fathers' is probably more accurate.. She doesn't come across as the "one-man woman" type!!”
by Heather, Derby
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 1:48PM
“I fully agree with Been through more in hell, I like your self have been through a lot although I had a happy childhood and I have known people who themselves have been through much worse than this girl but there comes a time in your life when you make a decision either become a victim or stand up dust your self down and make a go of your life I did it and I know many who have ex drug addicts criminals who have now grown up and are up standing members of society so it can be done!”
by burtonftw, derby
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 1:39PM
“if bringing up her past is 'not appropriate' england, then neither is saying 'she has been through a lot'.
how about you tell us what she has been through that vidicates this behaviour?”
by flyingtheflag, Derby
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 12:44PM
“I merely pointed out the ridiculous content of a post which sought to excuse what is obviously a violent CRIMINAL.
There is NO excuse for the way this silly girl behaved and in my opinion she should be locked away until she learns how to behave - for the protection of society.
New Dragon you are spot on there. This girl is a CRIMINAL, all the other garbage about having a rough life is just that - GARBAGE.
Until she learns to accept responsibility for her actions (which include HER children) then she will never be anything more.
Bringing up her previous is important England, because it gives other people the ability to comment on this person and not just jump to unfounded conclusions. You could easily assume that this is one of those one in a million occasions and that with proper care and attention she would never do again. To find out that her previous is as long as her arm, puts her in an entirely different level of the Jeremy Kyle population.
Lock her away until she realises that the world does not owe her anything. I feel sorry for the kids, I just hope that the father is nothing like the mother.”
by Angela, Derby
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 10:30AM
“Been through more, in Hell,
I am sorry you have been through so much, you are so right in your comments. I wish you all the best.”
by Been through more, In Hell
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 10:13AM
“I get so tired of seeing people stick up for nasty, cruel and sick people just because "They've been through a lot"
Well, I've been through child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, abandonment, beatings, an attempt on my life, several suicide attempts and now a crippling disablement that causes constant and unremitting pain.
Does that mean I can go around drinking, taking drugs and biting people? No it doesn't. What it means is I have learned that there are awful people in the world, and I don't want to be one of them.
"They've been through a lot" is NEVER an excuse.”
by ramfangazman, spondon
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 8:16AM
“I don't care what she's been through, you can probably say the same for most criminals!
she most certainly is not "Such a nice girl". Nice girls don't lose their children to selfishly keep on partying or drinking, nice girls don't bite people and nice girls don't smirk in their arrest photos!
scum”
by George Cross, Derby
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 7:48AM
“England. Quite clearly she isnt a lovely girl. Your comments are a fine example of what is wrong with society - blaming "problems" for violent behaviour us not an excuse. I have a few problems from time to time but I dont go out and get blotted and then go around indiscriminantley slotting people.
The "Jeremy Kyle" population (i.e those that take out the system but contribute nothing good to the country) seem very good at pointing blame elsewhere instead of taking responsibility for their own actions.”
by England, derby
Tuesday, September 07 2010, 10:54PM
“See there you go again, i did it on purposes to see which small minded person would comment on my message..well done you get 1st prize...i dont think me or keira was excusing what Chloe has done, we where just saying what a lovely girl she is, erm when the vodka doesnt get her,and also if you knew what she has been through in the past so many years you might start understanding just a little bit,and no i am not making excuses for her like i said previously she has done wrong.”
by New Dragon, Derby
Tuesday, September 07 2010, 10:13PM
“i have seen you many of times comment in the telegraph on the stories with your nasty comments and taking the micky out of peoples spellings....THIS ISNT AN ENGLISH LESSON... England, derby
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Clearly your comprehension leaves a lot to be desired. I did NOT correct anyones spelling or grammar - I merely pointed out the ridiculous content of a post which sought to excuse what is obviously a violent CRIMINAL.
There is NO excuse for the way this silly girl behaved and in my opinion she should be locked away until she learns how to behave - for the protection of society.”