A BARNSLEY pensioner who threatened Barnsley Hospital staff has been barred from entering the site unless she is facing a genuine medical emergency.

Ann Littlewood, 70, of Vernon Crescent in Worsbrough, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on Monday where she was handed a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) after she verbally abused and became aggressive towards staff last month.

The CBO means that she must not use threatening, abusive, or insulting language or behaviour towards emergency services staff or hospital staff, whether in a public or private place.

If she has a genuine need to attend hospital, once treatment is complete and she has been officially discharged, she must leave without delay.

She must also not enter the hospital unless she has a genuine medical emergency.

At the same hearing, Littlewood pleaded guilty and was granted a 12-month conditional discharge.

PC Sarah Brewis, from the Barnsley Safer Neighbourhoods Service, said: “The staff at Barnsley Hospital do not deserve to be abused in such a manner, while they are just trying to complete their job and provide medical assistance to those who need it.

“Littlewood’s actions were unacceptable, and so was handed a CBO to prevent her from reoffending.

“If you do see Littlewood breaking her conditions, please do report it to us so we can take action.”

She was also told to pay court costs of £85 and a £26 surcharge.