Lanarkshire woman who attacked man with a bottle is getting help to sort her life out

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A Lanarkshire woman who viciously attacked a man is getting help to sort out her chaotic life.Rheanon Ruddy hit the male on the head with a bottle, scratched him on the arms and tried to kick him.Airdrie Sheriff Court heard the assault happened in Kilsyth on July 25, 2020.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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