57.—(1) Any person who assaults, resists, obstructs or impedes–
(a)a fire and rescue officer in the execution of his duty; or
(b)a person assisting a fire and rescue officer in the execution of his duty,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) Any person who assaults, resists, obstructs or impedes–
(a)a person who is providing assistance to the Board under arrangements made by virtue of Article 12; or
(b)a person who is carrying out a function conferred on the Board under arrangements made by virtue of Article 13,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be liable–
(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both; or
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine, or to both.