A woman who took an axe to a liquor store and made off with booze and cigarettes has had her conviction quashed after a lengthy legal battle. Photo / ODTA woman who took an axe to a liquor store and made off with booze and cigarettes has had her conviction quashed after a lengthy legal battle. Photo / ODTA woman who took an axe to a liquor store and made off with booze and cigarettes has had her conviction quashed after a lengthy legal battle. The woman – who was in the midst of a manic episode - walked into the liquor store and put the large axe on the counter, demanding alcohol and tobacco. The woman claimed she took the axe for her safety and she feared there were Mongrel Mob members in the neighbourhood.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 17, 2021 03:23 UTC