Man in court for woman assault

A MAN has admitted assaulting a woman.

Christopher Mahoney, 30, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court where he admitted assault by beating.

Mahoney, of Crabbe Court, Southsea, was given a community order with 32 days of a building better relationships course and 35 days of rehabilitation activities.

He committed the offence on December 26 in Southsea.

He must pay a £60 victim surcharge. No compensation was ordered.