Police Taser woman with spray can and lighter after Albury domestic violence
Police used a Taser on a woman with a spray can and lighter during a domestic violence response on October 18.
Police attended a home in West Albury to arrest a woman following a domestic violence incident with her former partner. Kellie Leanne Barrett allegedly threatened to burn down the man's house and armed herself with a spray can and lighter, which officers described in court as a makeshift flamethrower.
Police deployed Tasers at her home. The woman also allegedly spat at officers, striking them.
She is facing charges including breaching a domestic violence order, stalking, intimidation, and assaulting police. The court heard she needed mental health medication and was hearing voices at the time.
Both properties were damaged in the incident. She was released on bail and will return to court on October 27.
- October 18, around 12am on Sunday
- Date and time
- West Albury, Fern Place and Padman Drive
- Location
- Kellie Leanne Barrett, age 37
- Person
Why it mattersThe case highlights how mental health crises and domestic violence can escalate police responses and put both the person and officers at risk.
AustraliaIt illustrates ongoing challenges in Australia's response to domestic violence calls involving people experiencing mental health emergencies.
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