A woman tried to stab a cop after they were called to a neighbour dispute in Springburn.

Elizabeth Martin, 62, went to a woman’s flat to complain about noise on Boxing Day last year.

At 5pm, the neighbour contacted police to report Martin attending at her home.

Officers turned up and spoke to both women separately.

When police were in the neighbour’s home, Martin attended in possession of a black-handled kitchen knife.

An officer grabbed her wrist, and she tried to hit him on the arm with the blade.

He removed the weapon from her, and she was placed in handcuffs, before being taken to Govan police office.

She was cautioned and charged.

Martin, who was drunk at the time of the incident, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court for sentencing.

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Her lawyer explained that her client had been having ongoing issues with the neighbour.

She told the court: “She reported this to her housing, but nothing was done about it. Matters have calmed down now.

“She’s 62 and been before the court only once before. My submission would be to impose a restriction of liberty order. I’m not sure there is any need for supervision.”

Sheriff Allan McKay replied: “She picked up a kitchen knife and tried to stab a police officer - it’s very worrying. If she’s drunk, she clearly loses control.”

The defence solicitor added: “She has nothing like this on her record, and there are no ongoing issues with the neighbours. It was out of character.”

Sheriff McKay told Martin: “This is a very serious matter. It’s very strange that someone your age and lack of criminal background comes before the court for such a serious matter.

“Your loss of control is severe. I will offer you an alternative to a custodial sentence.”

She was tagged and ordered to stay within her home in Springburn from 8pm-6am for 90 days.