A WOMAN glassed an ex-love rival in a pub but could not remember the attack as was so drunk.

Karen Bottomley, 27, was said to have told police she had about 10 bottles of alcopop or similar before she attacked Lisa Thompson in the Bridge Inn in Accrington.

The pair had fallen out over a man years before but had made up prior to the defendant smashing the glass and hitting Miss Thompson with it as she lay on the floor, Burnley Crown Court heard.

Bottomley, now of Barnacre Close, Fulwood, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm in May.

She was given a 36-week jail term, suspended for a year, with six months supervision.

Bottomley, who fought back tears in the dock, must also pay £414 costs and £500 compensation.

Sentencing, Judge Beverley Lunt told the defendant she had lost her good character, which she would never get back and that was a "massive" thing to lose.

She added: "I have never read of such a large intake of drink for a woman."

She added Bottomley might benefit from probation help to cut her alcohol consumption.

Silvia Dacre, prosecuting, told the court Bottomley' s friend went over to the victim and punched her, causing her to fall to the floor.

The defendant then smashed a glass on a table and hit Miss Thompson in the face with it.

The victim suffered a cut to her forehead and a swollen left cheek and was given painkillers.

Miss Dacre said when Bottomley was questioned, she couldn't remember what happened as she had been drinking.

She apologised. The defendant had no previous convictions.

Judith McCullough, defending, said she conceded the offence was serious although it was out of character.

Bottomley had expressed concern for the victim from the outset.

Miss McCullough said the defendant, who worked full-time, was now suffering from depression and had become withdrawn.

The barrister added: "This defendant's horror at what she accepts she has done and finding herself before the courts is apparent."