British Council adviser ex-girlfriend Gina Chatton is fined

The ex-girlfriend of a senior adviser to Britain’s internationally famend cultural physique has been fined after throwing a glass of white wine in her former lover’s face.

Gina Chatton attacked Helen Clews, an immigration marketing consultant for the British Council for 30 years, once they turned embroiled in a drunken argument after going out for a pub meal. 

Police had been known as by a pal of the couple, who witnessed Chatton twice hurl wine at 54-year-old Miss Clews in the course of the bust-up at their £300,000 barn conversion in Haslington, Cheshire. 

Miss Clews, a mom of two and a former senior particular constable who has given speeches within the Home of Lords, subsequently spoke to officers whereas pub head chef Chatton was detained. 

Gina Chatton [pictured right] attacked Helen Clews [pictured left] once they turned embroiled in a drunken argument after going out for a pub meal. Chatton threw two glasses of wine in Clew’s face earlier than a mutual pal known as the police 

Clews was later granted a non-molestation order, which protects home violence victims from their abusers. 

Chatton, 49, licensee on the Bowling Inexperienced pub in Nantwich, has since left the barn conversion and moved in together with her aged mother and father. 

Showing at Warrington Magistrates’ Courtroom, she was fined £200 and ordered to pay Miss Clews £100 compensation after admitting frequent assault. 

The British Council promotes UK tradition worldwide. The listening to was informed Miss Clews’ work sees her advise authorities departments on visas and immigration, welfare and assist points affecting worldwide college students. 

She had not supported the prosecution nevertheless it went forward due to the proof from the pal, who witnessed the ladies arguing in the course of the meal on September 15. 

Chatton [pictured left] was fined £200 and ordered to pay Miss Clews [pictured right] £100 compensation after admitting frequent assault at Warrington Magistrates’ Courtroom. Clews was additionally granted a non-molestation order, which protects home violence victims from their abusers

Alex Morgan, prosecuting, stated: ‘The three returned to the complainant’s property. The defendant appeared intoxicated and an argument began. 

‘The witness (noticed) the defendant throw a full glass of wine within the complainant’s face. Following this, the argument continued and the defendant threw a second glass of wine straight into the complainant’s face. 

‘The offence was aggravated by her being intoxicated and being dedicated in a home context.’ 

Chatton has a earlier conviction for drink driving, the court docket heard. 

Her lawyer Stuart Flood stated that the primary glass of wine hit Miss Clews’ physique and added: ‘It was the second that hit her face. 

‘That they had been in a relationship, a poisonous relationship for 2 or three years. It’s truthful to say that the relationship is now at an finish.’ 

The couple’s former residence is because of be bought through solicitors. 

District Choose Jack McGarva informed Chatton: ‘I’ve determined to not make a restraining order. It’s going to be sophisticated making an attempt to type out the property… making an allowance for that there’s a non-molestation order.’ 

In line with her LinkedIn web page, Miss Clews’ job includes liaising with the Overseas Workplace, House Workplace, UK Visas & Immigration and the Division for Training. 

She additionally teaches speech, drama and communication at College of West London