Two soldiers who carried out a drunken attack on three people in Dundee city centre are said to be “ashamed” and “disgusted” by their conduct.
Stephen Elliot, 18, and Dean Steven Stewart, 19, both serve with the Scots Guards.
The sheriff court heard their convictions will result in disciplinary action once they return to their base at Catterick in Yorkshire. The pair, who were accompanied in court by an officer from the regiment, were appearing for sentence.
Elliot, of Hatton Rigg Road, Glasgow, had admitted that on November 2 last year he assaulted Lisa Marie White by punching her on the head.
He also admitted assaulting Thomas Kenneth by holding him over a fence and punching him on the head.
Stewart, of Glenconnor Drive, Dundee, had admitted assaulting John Young, seizing him by the clothing, repeatedly punching him on the head and attempting to kick him on the head, all to his injury.
Depute fiscal Eilidh Robertson told the court that Elliot, Stewart and a third soldier had been in Seagate shortly after midnight when they became involved in a verbal argument with another group.
Ms White had been arguing with the third soldier when Elliot approached her from behind and punched her once in the head.
A short distance away the violence flared again when Stewart walked over to Mr Young and punched him on the head. He then grabbed him and punched him again.
Stewart then tried to kick Mr Young in the head, but failed to make contact. While this was going on Elliot pushed Mr Kenneth towards a fence and then punched him once in the face.
An ambulance later took Mr Young to Ninewells Hospital, where he was kept in overnight. Elliot’s defence agent Paul Parker Smith told the court: “He was in Dundee for the weekend and he consumed a large amount of alcohol.
“He is disgusted with himself, particularly in relation to charge one (assaulting Ms White).
“If he could turn back the clock he would, but the best he can do is apologise.”
Representing Stewart, Anika Jethwa said: “He is ashamed, embarrassed and expresses empathy for the victims. This will have serious consequences for his career.
“He certainly seems to have learned from the experience he is a very chastened young man.”
Elliot was fined £600 and ordered to pay £250 compensation to his victims and Stewart was fined £450 and ordered to pay £175 compensation on Thursday.