Woman banned from centre of Gloucester after abusing NHS staff

Lina Houghton verbally and physically abused NHS staff, police and security staff.

Author: Harry LongPublished 22nd Mar 2023

A woman from Gloucester's been given an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction after abusing NHS staff

The incidents took place in Gloucester City Centre and within the grounds of Gloucester Royal Hospital.

Lina Houghton verbally and physically abused NHS staff, police and security staff - Gloucester County Court granted the injunction on Monday 13 March.

Street Aware Lead Officer Adam Stevens said: “Despite numerous organisations working together to support Houghton, her aggressive, intimidating and unacceptable behaviours continued.

"This order was sought in an effort to curtail the behaviours and to provide some protection and respite to those working, living in and visiting our city.

"We want to make it clear that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated."

Steve Lindsay, Gloucester City Safe Manager, said: “Lina Houghton has become a real problem for retailers and visitors to our city.

"I fully support and welcome this injunction. We tried very hard to provide support to Lina via our partner agencies, but exhausted all attempts."

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