Homeless woman breaks down in court over dog and blankets

A homeless woman accused of insulting police officers and breaching court orders broke down in court on Monday as she described life on the streets, alleged mistreatment by local council workers, and her distress at being separated from her dog. Ramona Vassallo was arrested on 14 March after failing to appear in court in connection with another case

Council workers were ordered to take homeless woman’s blankets, court hears

A woman accused of insulting police officers and breaching court orders broke down in court on Monday as she spoke about homelessness, abuse, and her refusal to enter a shelter without her dog: "the only thing I love in life." Ramona Vassallo had been arrested on 14 March after failing to appear in court for another case. Police inspector Wayne Bonello

Homeless woman breaks down in court over dog and blankets

Council workers were ordered to take homeless woman’s blankets, court hears

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