A WOMAN has been handed a community order after she attacked a police officer and was caught trespassing on the London Underground.

Lisa Allen, 40, was caught walking on or around the railway line near Bow Road station in London on September 10.

It happened on the same day she had assaulted a police officer at the station.

Allen, of Southchurch Road, Southend, admitted both offences during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court.

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She was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and undertake a rehabilitation activity.

Allen will also pay £180 in costs, including a victim surcharge of £95.