Terrified paramedic locked themselves in car after being assaulted by woman who had 'row with neighbour'

A woman banged on the window and shouted death threats at a terrified paramedic who locked themselves in their car after she turned violent during an ugly row with a neighbour.

Holly Palmer, 34, refused to allow medics into her home after they responded to a concern for welfare call at her Rochdale home on August 30. As they left the property, she struck up a fight with a neighbour, before turning her aggression on a paramedic who had tried to intervene.

Palmer hurled 'vulgar' and abusive insults at the emergency worker before pushing them nearly to the ground. Terrified, the paramedic fled to their car, where Palmer continued to verbally assault them and bang on the windows before police arrived.

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Palmer, of Hollowbrook Way, was arrested for assault. At a hearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court on November 12, the 34-year-old was sentenced to 60 hours of community service, a 12-month probation period, and was ordered to pay £50 in compensation.

Speaking following the sentencing, the paramedic said they had 'never experienced' that level of violence and aggression before. They said they now wear a camera every shift, adding: "It gives me peace of mind and a bit of added protection, especially when I am responding solo.”

Violence Prevention and Reduction Senior Manager Natalie Samuels, says, “Our colleagues work extremely hard and are dedicated to caring for their communities. They should be able to do this without being abused or attacked.

"The sentencing helps send a message to the small minority of people who think that it is acceptable to assault or abuse our staff that it will not be tolerated. We will continue to work with the police and other partners to bring offenders to justice.”