A man has avoided jail after being convicted of assualt and property damage.

Kallum Targett, of Manning Close in Bishopdown, pleaded guilty to two charges on Friday, July 26.

On Wednesday, March 20, Kallum assaulted a person by beating them, and caused damage to property valued under £5,000.

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After appearing at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on September 23, Kallum was given a suspended prison sentence of two months. He must not contact the victim or visit their address.

For his charge of property damage, he will pay £1,000 in compensation by October 21, and must complete 12 'turning point' sessions with a psychologist. 

The 25-year-old has received a suspended sentence because there 'is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation if the defendant works with probation.'