Lisa Smithies (21), of Dalton Street, was filmed on a mobile phone rolling around on a pavement punching another woman and pulling her hair.

Her rival then kicked Smithies in the head and knocked her unconscious. She was punched 10 times in the head while laying lifeless on the floor and suffered two black eyes and needed seven stitches in her lip.

She was banned from going on nights out at weekends for three months and ordered to pay £350 costs after admitting using threatening and abusive language and behaviour.

Burnley Magistrates' Court heard how single mum Smithies had been returning home from a night out in May when her friend became involved in a fight.

Mr Andrew Robinson (prosecuting) said the defendant initially tried to break up the brawl but ended up throwing punches. He said: "Three girls were seen fighting, although only two are seen in the footage. In the words of one witness, they are 'kicking the hell out of each other' before moving further up the street and beginning to fight again."

Mr David Leach (defending) told the court his client felt ashamed but only became involved to stop the fight. "It was then the girl turned her attention solely onto my client. The red mist had descended on both sides and Miss Smithies accepts she was drunk."

Mr Leach said the defendant was kicked unconscious. "We would expect of anyone involved in a fight that once they realise someone is unconscious and defenceless, they would withdraw. But the other girl continues to kick and punch Miss Smithies until she is dragged away by two individuals and even then finishes it off with a kick."

More the 6,000 people have watched the video – dubbed Burnley Girl Fight – on video sharing website YouTube.

Sentencing Smithies, Bench chairman Mr Neil Beecham said: "We accept the fight was an impulsive action rather than pre-meditated but it was alcohol-related. You will not now be let loose in town when everybody else is out drinking and thoroughly enjoying themselves."

Speaking after the case, Smithies said: "I'm just happy I am not going to prison. After watching the video that was what I was expecting. I only got involved in the fight to help my friend and do regret what I have done. I won't be doing it again." She added: "I watched the footage and was so embarrassed it made me cry."