A holidaymaker arrested at Newcastle airport was unlawfully detained by police, according to her solicitor.
Natasha Murray was arrested as she waited with family for a holiday flight abroad.
When she appeared from custody at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, solicitor Iain Burke claimed his client had been unlawfully detained, as the warrant had already been executed.
He said the 22-year-old’s grandmother had informed Jedburgh Sheriff Court staff about the holiday, and Murray never received an invitation to appear at court.
A warrant was issued for Murray of Havelock Bank, Hawick, in August after she failed to appear on a charge of police assault in April.
“She had checked into the airport and was arrested when the warrant showed up,” said Mr Burke.
“It is my submission that she was detained unlawfully,” he continued.
The solicitor added: “She failed to appear in August, but never received any invitation to appear at court.
“Her grandmother contacted Jedburgh Court and informed them about their holiday and showed them tickets.
“They were then awaiting someone getting in touch.
“The warrant had already been executed and she was released, but has been arrested on it again.”
The solicitor said the week-long holiday abroad was part of her rehabilitation process.
He went on: “She has been doing well and everything is on a positive curve and this was all outwith her control.
“Apart from the embarrassment of her arrest, there have also been financial costs.”
Murray was released to appear on November 16 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court and a fresh background report was ordered.