'Violent' woman handed order after prison release

A woman has been handed a violent offender order (VOO) following her release from prison.

Layla Warburton, 33, from Gloucester, was released on 20 March after serving a sentence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in 2016.

Gloucestershire Police said she had "a history of violent offending". VOOs allow police to supervise individuals deemed to pose a significant risk to the public and can last between two to five years.

PC Lauren Weston said the order "allows us to both ensure people's safety and help Layla Warburton successfully reintegrate back into the community".