A Northumbria Police spokesman said a woman, who has not been named, was arrested for a public order offence after apparently standing behind shot Pc David Rathband and saying “bang, bang”. It is also reported that she pretended to shoot a gun.
To make “bang, bang” sounds and hold your hand in the shape of a gun behind the back of any gunshot victim is a shameful act and indicative of a sick mind.
This thoughtless idiot deserves a hefty fine and I think she should be forced to provide some community time tending our injured soldiers or even tending for the victims of the mindless violence that is meted out in our city centers due to excess alcohol. Leastways, some form of punishment that would make her see what our soldiers and police have to contend with.
Her actions are a reflection of the lack of respect that is permeating our society and perhaps her punishment should reflect that.