Lanarkshire woman's Covid claims sparked chaos with police

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Police officers had to self-isolate after a rowdy prisoner claimed she was suffering from Covid-19.Their vehicles had to be deep-cleaned and other officers took Rebecca Armstrong on a 32-mile round trip to hospital in snowy conditions - only to find she had tested negative for the virus.Armstrong, 18, of Staffa Drive, Airdrie, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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She also tried to headbutt him and made comments about the IRA.“She said she had tested positive for Covid-19 the previous week and told the officer ‘I hope you get the Covid and die’.”Armstrong’s comments resulted in “extensive disruption” to police activities.M