Blackpool woman admits racially aggravated assault
A woman launched a verbal and physical tirade against a Blackpool cabbie.
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Kelly Barker, 39, of Caton Grove, Layton, admitted racially aggravated assault before magistrates.
The court heard the driver had picked up the woman at 4.30am.
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But Barker became angry and punched out at the driver and used verbal racial abuse.
She told the court: "I panicked because he had locked me in.”
"I did pay him. I was just scared."
Baker was bailed and sentencing was adjourned for probation reports.