Andover man who breached order handed suspended sentence

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AN Andover man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after breaching a non-molestation order.

On Saturday, July 29 last year Lee Burgess, of Ridges View, in Andover sent text messages to somebody he was prohibited from doing by a non-molestation order. The following day, also in Andover, he assaulted someone.

The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to the assault offence on Monday, February 12.

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During a hearing held at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 18 he was sentenced for the offences.

Magistrates handed Burgess a 8 week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He must also comply with rehabilitation activity and complete 120 hours of unpaid work.

He must also pay court costs of £85 and a surcharge fee of £154.

 

 

 

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