Waterlooville man spared jail for twice assaulting same woman but must pay £538

By Ben Fishwick
Published 8th Sep 2021, 11:04 BST
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A MAN who twice assaulted the same woman has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Lindsay Muchena, 38, of Betula Close, Stakes in Waterlooville, was found guilty of two charges of assault by beating on March 27 and May 3 last year.

Portsmouth magistrates imposed a 12-month restraining order banning him from contacting the victim.

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He was handed a 20-week jail sentence suspended for a year.

He must complete 20 days of rehabilitation activities.

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Muchena must pay £100 compensation, a £128 victim surcharge and £310 prosecution costs.

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