Woman said she drove because she was terrified of her ex-partner

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An unemployed hairdresser drove while under the influence of alcohol with her three young children in the car, the report said. She claimed she was terrified by her ex-partner and had to leave the house.

The proceedings were reported on 10 December 2013.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.