WINCHESTER man Jacob Hester has been fined for an assault just before Christmas.

Hester, 32, of May Tree Close, Badger Farm, pleaded guilty to attacking Miguel Joao in the city on December 21.

Magistrates in Basingstoke fined Hester £140 and ordered he pay £150 compensation.

Hester also admitted threatening behaviour the following day and was fined abother £60.