A woman has be fined after attacking a police officer.

Karen Jane Anthony, 43, of Sunnyside Road in Epping, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Wednesday to face two charges of assaulting police officers and a charge of obstructing an officer in the execution of duty.

Anthony was fined £73 after pleading guilty to obstructing and attacking PC Ashcroft in Epping on March 21.

The second assault charge was withdrawn.

She was also ordered to pay a £20 surcharge and £80 in costs.