A 'VULNERABLE' Powys woman breached a criminal behaviour order when she goaded a former neighbour by claiming she was going to cut off her electricity.

Amy Johnson, 26, has been released on bail but ordered to wear an electronic tag which will monitor her whereabouts until she is sentenced on May 24.

The Llandrindod woman, of Llys Heulog, pleaded guilty to breaching her criminal behaviour order that prevented her from making any contact with Julie Richards and for resisting arrest by two police officers on April 23.

Helen Tench, prosecuting, told the court: "The defendant was in the back area of the flats with a young lad in a hoodie and a young girl. They had thrown stones at the window which thankfully didn't cause damage.

"Ms Richards heard the defendant threatening to return and cut off her electricity supply.

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"The group were effectively trying to wind her up."

The court heard that the victim now wants to move from her home following incidents that have caused her stress and she is concerned that the group will return to smash a window.

The court heard that Johnson kicked out at police who then managed to handcuff her, but she continued to resist arrest.

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Owain Jones, defending Johnson, said: "She doesn’t shy away from her wrongdoings. It’s important to note that others were with her. She effectively approached the victim and comments were made. There was stone throwing, but it can’t be attributed precisely to the defendant.

"The defendant has significant mental health issues. She mentioned to me that she suffers from personality disorder, anxiety and depression and takes medication. She’s a very vulnerable person.

"This is her first breach of the order and I suggest it is a fairly minor breach. There has been no direct confrontation with the victim other than being in the vicinity. She has supportive family in the area, and she wouldn’t abscond."