A LEGAL secretary who caused a disturbance in a Borders hotel and assaulted a staff member has been ordered to pay a total of £420 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
Thirty-nine-year-old Deborah Waddle, of Wallsend near Newcastle, had been staying with her partner at the Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, on October 30.
But she became abusive to her partner, assaulted a female staff member by striking her on the chest and then causing damage in a police car by kicking the rear door.
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Defence lawyer Liam Alexander said his client had consumed far too much alcohol and was embarrassed at making her first appearance in court.
Sheriff Peter Paterson told her: "I sincerely hope that you have learned your lesson on the dangers of drinking too much alcohol."
He imposed fines totalling £250 and ordered Waddle to pay £150 compensation to the staff member she assaulted.
A £20 Victim Surcharge was added.
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