MUM of two Kathy Byrne has come home with silverware in her first ever karate competition.

The 34-year-old, who is a full-time student at St. Helens College, Newton Campus, was a runner-up in the British Karate Association National Championships in Birmingham.

Her proud second placed finish came in the Kumite section.

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