A WOMAN who admitted punching and pinching a young girl after drinking at a house party has avoided an immediate jail sentence.

Carly Leigh Crane, 27, pleaded guilty to assault when she appeared before Blackburn Magistrates.

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Crane, of Skye Crescent, Blackburn, was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.

She was also made subject to community supervision for 12 months with a 30 day rehabilitation activity requirement and six months alcohol treatment requirement.