MAGISTRATES have told an Amesbury man to complete unpaid work following an assault in Andover.

Andrew Ward attacked a man in Andover on Tuesday, August 15 and admitted the offence during a hearing at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 27.

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The 36-year-old has been told to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and pay £150 compensation.

Ward must also pay £85 court costs and a £114 victim surcharge, as well as completing up to 10 rehabilitation days.