A man must pay £350 in compensation to the victim he assaulted.

Jason Parker, 32, of Needham Drive, Workington, pleaded guilty to assault by beating when he appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Parker assaulted a man in Workington on November 12 last year.

He must complete 200 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

The defendant was ordered to pay £350 in compensation, £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.