A Belfast woman was in court for allegedly attacking good Samaritans who attempted to free a baby seagull she captured Aug. 14.
Angela Wildman, 58, allegedly used a milk carton and a long-handled mop to attack passersby who tried freeing the waterfowl from her sports bag.
Wildman denied charges in court of common assault, possessing an offensive weapon in public, disorderly behavior and resisting a police officer, according to the BBC.
Wildman’s defense attorney, Damien Trainor, said in court the 58-year-old denies being diagnosed with any mental health conditions.
“[Wildman] explained to me that she feeds birds, takes birds home and looks after wildlife,” said Trainor. “She keeps herself to herself, feeds her birds and cleans her house, does her shopping and comes and goes.”
According to officers’ testimony in court Tuesday, people who attempted to liberate the seagull from Wildman “were assaulted by the defendant with a long-handled mop and a large carton of milk”.
One unlucky passerby was allegedly struck with both the mop and the milk carton during the Aug. 14 incident.
When officers responded in south Belfast, Wildman was allegedly aggressive and uncooperative when they tried to handcuff her.
The arresting officer argued against Wildman’s application for bail in court, saying, “I don’t know that this obsession is with wanting to capture wildlife.
“The public were drawn to her attention because she had managed to capture a baby seagull and was looking after it.”
Wildman was granted bail due to the six weeks she spent in custody ahead of her court date Tuesday.
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Coca-Cola's sparkling holiday truck is lighting up the streets this season.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coca-Cola</a></small></p><p><strong>November 20</strong></p><p>Laval Rockets Place Bell (1950 Rue Claude-Gagné, Laval)*</p><p>IGA EXTRA (8130 Boul. Champlain, LaSalle)</p><p><strong>November 21</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (550 Autoroute Chomedey, Laval)</p><p><strong>November 22</strong></p><p>Quartier Dix30 Christmas Market (9090 Boul. Leduc, Brossard)*</p><p>Metro Plus (395 Rue St. Charles Ouest, Longueuil)</p><p><strong>November 23</strong></p><p>Défilé du Père Noel (Rene-Levesque Blvd, Montreal)*</p><p><strong>November 24</strong></p><p>Premium Outlets Tree Lighting (19001 Chemin Notre Dame, Mirabel)*</p><p><strong>November 27</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (90 Boulevard d'Anjou, Châteauguay)</p><p><strong>November 28</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (1315 Boulevard Iberville, Repentigny)</p><p><strong>November 29</strong></p><p>Metro Fournier (850 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)</p><p><strong>December 3</strong></p><p>Metro SM Collin (1233 Boulevard De Périgny, Chambly)</p><p><strong>December 4</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (65 Montée Masson, Mascouche)</p><p><strong>December 5</strong></p><p>IGA EXTRA (5680 Boulevard des Laurentides, Laval)</p><p><strong>December 6</strong></p><p>IGA Convivio (2295 Avenue Chauveau, Quebec City)</p><p>RONA (7410 Taschereau Blvd, Brossard)</p><p><strong>December 7</strong></p><p>IGA (Alimentation Patrice Tellier, 871 Principale, St-Donat-de-Montcalm)</p><p>IGA (680 Chemin du Village, Morin-Heights)</p><p><strong>December 10</strong></p><p>IGA (2400 Boulevard du Millénaire, Saint-Basile-le-Grand)</p><p><strong>December 11</strong></p><p>Jukebox Burger Bar et Laitier (11798 Boulevard Salaberry, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)</p><p><strong>December 12</strong></p><p>IGA Buteau (1234 Rue du Pont, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon)</p><p>Cinema Triomphe (1100 Rue Yves-Blais, Terrebonne)</p><p><strong>December 13</strong></p><p>Cinema Guzzo Mega Plex (1071 Chemin du Coteau, Terrebonne)</p><p><strong>December 17</strong></p><p>IGA (645 Boulevard Thibeau, Trois-Rivières)</p><p><strong>December 18</strong></p><p>IGA (81 Chemin de Lavaltrie, Lavaltrie)</p><p><strong>December 19</strong></p><p>Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal (333 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montreal)</p><p><strong>December 20</strong></p><p>Les Sommets Saint-Sauveur (655 Chemin Louis-Dufour, Saint-Sauveur)</p><h3>The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan</h3><br/><img alt="Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan attractions, including the Holiday Studio photo booth, Magic Post Office with North Pole Mail, and festive gift displays." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="049f8ebb19c6513c9f2d5e40e3cd538e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="fab1a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/coca-cola-holiday-caravan-attractions-including-the-holiday-studio-photo-booth-magic-post-office-with-north-pole-mail-and-fes.png?id=54494832&width=980"/><p>Price: Free</p><p>When: From November 20 to December 20, 2024</p><p>Address: Various locations, find the full list <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday">here</a></p><p>Why You Need To Go: Mark your calendars, bring your holiday spirit, and don’t miss out on this feel-good festive experience!</p><p><a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/brands/coca-cola/coke-holiday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coca Cola Holiday Caravan website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
