A FEMALE firefighter has been fined after an incident in a Lochgelly pub in which she assaulted two bar staff.

Stacey Hodge, a crew manager based in Fife, has previously been involved in a promotional campaign to encourage more women to join the fire service.

However, following the pub bust-up, in which one of the barmaids sustained a cut ear, Hodge has been hit with a financial penalty of £1,575.

Hodge, 37, of Boyd Place, Lochgelly, appeared in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

She admitted three offences which took place on March 4, at Diamonds Bar, Bank Street.

She assaulted one barmaid by seizing her by the throat. She also assaulted another by kicking her on the body and seizing her head, all to her injury.

She further admitted that she behaved in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting, swearing, making threats of violence and pushing over a table.

The court heard the incident had been captured on CCTV.

First offender Hodge could be demoted as a result of the incident, the court was told.

Sheriff Craig McSherry agreed not to call for reports but he fined Hodge £1,125 and ordered her to pay a total of £450 compensation to the victims.