A man from Letchworth who broke door and window panels at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court has pleaded guilty to criminal damage.

Shane Harrison, of Jarden, admitted causing damage worth £500 on January 3 when he appeared before magistrates last week.

Chairman of the bench Stephen Godshaw ordered the 28-year-old to pay £100 in compensation, an £80 fine, £85 in costs and a £30 victim surcharge – a total of £295.