A MAN has received a community order after destorying a Christmas ornament and a TV to the value of £155.
Mark Bell (35), of Saint Matthews Road, Hexham, pleaded guilty to the offence at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court last week.
The court heard how he destroyed the ornament and a 32 inch TV in Hexham without lawful excuse.
He was ordered by the court to pay £415 in fines and costs.
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