Man given restraining order and fined after pleading guilty to assault
A man has been fined after pleading guilty to assault.
Bryan Short (34) of Bewick Lane, Ovingham, pleaded guilty to assault and harassment, relating to incidents which occurred in Humshaugh, Hexham in December last year.
Short was ordered to pay an £80 fine, a £95 victim surcharge, and £85 Court costs at North Northumbria Magistrates' Court.
He was also given a restraining order which prevents him from contacting the victim directly or indirectly for twelve months.
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