A BARROW man has admitted assaulting a woman and causing criminal damage.

Matthew Eric Alan Seymour, of Low White Close, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting Cheyenne Thompson and damaging a Fiat Punto belonging to Kyle Claughton on April 9.

Seymour was ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work, pay £50 compensation to Miss Thompson and £75 compensation to Mr Claughton.

He was also told to pay £85 costs and an £85 surcharge and given a 12-month restraining order.