Dubbo: Wild scenes as woman allegedly spits on sheriff’s officer in court building

A hullabaloo erupted in a Dubbo court foyer after a young woman allegedly spat on a sheriff’s officer, who had accused her of filming in the building. Read the details.

Dubbo courthouse. Picture: Ryan Young

A hullabaloo erupted in the foyer of Dubbo Local Court when a woman allegedly spat on a sheriff’s officer when she was accused of filming with her mobile phone.

Orana Mid-Western Police District officers were called to Dubbo courthouse just after 10.30am on Thursday, following reports a woman allegedly spat on a sheriff’s officer when he confronted her about using her phone to film inside the building.

It is an offence to take photographs or use audio/video recording devices in courtrooms and inside court premises under the Court Security Act 2005.

Loud shouting could be heard following the fiery confrontation.

On arrival, police arrested the 23-year-old woman and seized her mobile phone.

She was later released, but not before being slapped with an infringement notice for allegedly behaving in an offensive manner in a public place.

An 18-year-old woman, who also allegedly became involved in the brouhaha, was also spoken to before being given a move-on direction to leave the area.

Inquiries are continuing.