Peterlee man admits carrying out assault at landmark Scarborough hotel
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Connor Raynes, 28, of Pembroke Place, Peterlee, pleaded guilty at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on February 3 to assaulting a male by beating at The Grand Hotel, in Scarborough, on August 24 of last year.
Raynes, who represented himself in court, was placed on a 12-month community order.
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He must also pay £100 compensation to his victim, a victim surcharge of £114 and prosecution costs of £85.
The £299 total must be paid in £50 monthly instalments.
The maximum penalty for assault by beating under section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 is six months' imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
In this instance, the court opted for a community-based sentence with financial penalties and rehabilitative measures.
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