COURT: A 39-year-old who assaulted a man must carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.

Yassmin Jama of Edinburgh Street in Gorse Hill beat his victim on September 23. On the same day, he damaged his victim’s Renault van and must pay £400 in compensation.

He pleaded guilty to criminal damage and assault charges at Swindon Magistrates' Court. Jama was given a restraining order which prevents him from going to Premier Stores on Cricklade Road or contacting his victim for six months.

COURT: Jack Richmond of County Road was fined £240 after pleading guilty to possessing class B drugs.

The 29-year-old was found with 4.3 grams of cannabis in his possession on February 24. He must pay £85 in costs and £30 to victim services.

COURT: A 48-year-old who attacked another man has appeared in court.

Sarvjit Bains of Warrener Close in Swindon beat his victim on September 28.

He pleaded guilty to assault charge at Swindon Magistrates Court.

Bains must pay £85 in costs and £20 to victim services.

COURT: A 29-year-old has pleaded guilty to criminal damage

Joseph Green of Axbridge Close in Swindon caused £10 of damage to a woman’s property on September 25.

He must pay £20 to victim services.

COURT: Joseph Mclaughlin, 29, of no fixed address was fined £50 after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly.