A MAN who assaulted his co-worker has been given hefty fine by magistrates.
Aaron Abbott, 21, of no fixed abode but previously of Solent Road, Worcester, was told by magistrates he had committed a "nasty assault" on the victim.
Abbott admitted the assault which took place in Worcester on July 21 last year.
Magistrates heard he had become frustrated after a comment was made by a co-worker, following Abbott feeling he wronged for being given pointless jobs to do.
The court heard Abbott accepted he should have "just left it" instead of going into work the following morning and committing the crime.
Chairman of the magistrates bench Ian Latimer said: "It was not a spur of a moment, you had thought about it.
"You seem to be a sensible chap, this was not the best way (to behave)."
"No it isn't," Abbott replied.
Abbott was fined £400 and ordered to pay compensation of £200 to the victim, costs of £200, and victim surcharge of £95.
Abbott offered to pay the total amount, £895, at a rate of £100 - an offer accepted by the magistrates.
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The chairman added: "If you fail to pay that the court can come after you - it is important you pay that money."
Fatima Yasmin prosecuted while Zulqarnain Saeed defended Abbott in the case at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (January 26).
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