A 57-year-old woman’s sentencing hearing was adjourned after she collapsed in court.

Marlene Williams was due to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court yesterday, but had to be treated by paramedics outside the courtroom.

She was later taken to hospital and her case was adjourned until January 20.

Williams, of Woodruff Close, Blackbird Leys, was due to be sentenced for four counts of theft.