Fine and restraining order for Hampton Hill text pest
A man who caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage and sent offensive text messages has been given a restraining order.
Geoff Coyles, 48, of Uxbridge Road, Hampton Hill, was found guilty of criminal damage and sending obscene messages at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on September 26.
Coyles, who damaged a window, tablet computer and bed to the value of £900, was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and a restraining order.
He was also ordered to pay £600 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
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