A WOMAN who caused a disturbance at a pub appeared before Bury magistrates accused of disorderly behaviour.

Adele Richardson, aged 34, of Bolton Road, Radcliffe, admitted the charge and possessing £20 worth of cannabis.

Richardson claimed the row at The Rams Head in Stand Lane, Radcliffe, began because customers were being short-changed. She also said one of her relatives was being assaulted.

Kay Raywood, prosecuting, said police arrived and found Richardson being abusive. She was arrested and cannabis was found on her. She continued to be abusive at Bury police station.

Magistrates gave Richardson a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered her to pay £45 court costs.