A Coatbridge woman who stabbed her mother five times as she slept has avoided a prison sentence.
A sheriff said he was "delighted" that Rachael Ware and her mum had reconciled.
The 30-year-old first offender admitted assaulting her mother to her severe injury at their home in Dunbeth on January 22 last year.
Lauren Cole, prosecuting, told Airdrie Sheriff Court the accused had been drinking alcohol all morning and then went to bed.
The fiscal said: "Whilst Ware was in bed, her mother went through her bag and removed a bottle of wine and bank cards.
"She described her daughter as an alcoholic and said she didn't want her to drink any more.
"Her mother then drank the wine and fell asleep on the couch.
"A few hours later she was wakened by Ware who told her she was bleeding.
"Her mother looked down and saw blood pouring from both legs. Ware told her she had caused the injuries with a knife because her mother had taken the bank cards and wine."
Ware told police officers repeatedly that she had stabbed her mother and was sorry.
The victim was taken to Monklands Hospital where five wounds were treated. She was allowed home with painkillers.
A bail condition had prevented contact between the women and Ware now has her own tenancy in Beechwood Drive, Coatbridge.
However, when she pleaded guilty to the charge last month her mum was in court and told Sheriff Joseph Hughes she was happy to have contact with her.
The special bail condition was removed at that point and when Ware appeared for sentence this week, her mum was with her again.
Defence agent Paul Belardo said Ware's drink problem had "spiralled out of control", but she has "taken steps to address this".
Mr Belardo stated: "It's a very serious offence and it's frightening the impact alcohol can have on someone.
"It's hoped that my client hit the bottom of the curve when this incident occurred."
Sheriff Hughes told Ware: "I'm delighted you and your mum are back together and getting on better.
"I hope you put this behind you."
Ware was placed under supervision for 30 months and ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid community work.
The sheriff told her: "I don't think it's appropriate in this case to consider any other disposal."
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