A Stornoway woman who prevented an ambulance from driving off has been sentenced by a court.
Dorothy Macritchie of Murdoch Place, neighbouring the Stornoway hospital, also called 999 for a ambulance on three occasions over two days in March when there was no medical emergency.
Procurator fiscal Karen Smith told Stornoway Sheriff Court the 69-
However, she “clearly could walk” by going to the ambulance when it turned up at
her home and spreading herself over the vehicle's bonnet, preventing the on-
Lawyer Angus Macdonald said his client had a drink problem.
Macritchie previously pleaded guilty to both charges.
She also admitted breaching bail conditions by refusing to give police officers a breath test to measure her alcohol level.
Sheriff David Sutherland imposed a two year community payback order which includes 120 hours of unpaid community service work.
The sheriff banned her from buying or drinking alcohol.
Macritchie was also ordered to pay £400 compensation in instalments to the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Woman obstructed ambulance
22 May 2016