Stretford, to years of abuse. Three sets of neighbours were forced to get restraining orders against her.In June, Higginson set fire to her semi-detached house in a bid to seek revenge on her husband - the day a letter about their divorce came through.Judge John Potter said her life had descended into 'crisis and chaos' due to her alcohol dependency, but that only she was responsible for her 'dreadful behaviour'.
He jailed her for 34 months at Minshull Street Crown Court. The court heard Higginson had 'consistently harassed and abused her neighbours'.Much of the abuse stemmed from arguments about 'building or building work'.A restraining order was imposed to protect a married couple who lived a few doors down from Higginson in November.
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