Woman, 21, convicted after making a ‘terrible’ choice about neighbour

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1. Unusual for a headline to actually downplay events.

2. I’d have gone with “assisting in a violent home robbery and assault” over “making a terrible choice” but this is how violent women are portrayed in the UK media I guess…

3. #PRÉCIS: Neighbour Dispute Turns Violent as Woman Convicted for Assault

   A young support worker has been convicted of common assault after she helped lead a gang attack on a neighbour’s home during a long-running feud. Bethany White, 21, grabbed the victim on her doorstep, clearing the way for four men to storm inside. One of them threatened to break her neck and set her house on fire, while White herself shouted at her to “get the sh*thouses out of here.” The terrified mother of two suffered bruises and has since struggled to feel safe in her own home.

   White denied involvement, insisting she was merely passing by after a day out, but the judge dismissed her version of events as “rehearsed.” The attack stemmed from a bitter nine-year dispute between the victim and White’s mother. CCTV showed White approaching the house with the men before the violence erupted.

   Despite character references describing her as respectful and caring, the judge said she had made a “terrible choice” and criticised her for attempting to cover up her role. She received a 12-month conditional discharge and must pay £426 in costs. The men involved were never identified, and the victim’s son did not testify.

4. “Support worker”

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