She could have put so many people's lives at risk.
Sarah Coates, 48, dialled West Yorkshire Police 36 times between 6.24am and 8.11am on Sunday, April 23, Leeds Magistrates' Court heard this week. Coates, of Noster Place, has now been jailed for 12 weeks.
BT also confirmed that they received further calls on 999 from 6.13am which had not been connected to West Yorkshire Police. She admitted that she kept calling for no reason.Coates was also ordered to take part in rehabilitation activity and pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £154.
"Callers like this who misuse these services can delay us in answering real emergencies. This was a persistent wasting of police time and we will take action where it is appropriate to do so." Click here to get all the latest crime stories and updates from the courts straight to your inbox from our free newsletter.
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