Horwich, near Bolton. But having spent the last six months in custody since the incident, she was today (Wednesday) released in time for Christmas.After being told it was 'in everybody's interest' that she be released on licence, Higginson wept as she thanked the judge and wished him a 'Merry Christmas'.Prosecutor Hunter Gray told Bolton Crown Court that, prior to the incident, Higginson and her now ex-partner had been in a relationship for several years and had a child together.He added: "The relationship has been marked by use of drugs and frequent calls to the police in relation to domestic abuse on both sides."In March, Higginson was remanded in custody after her partner claimed she had poured boiling water over him.However, she was.
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