A Powys man has been handed a community order by magistrates after appearing in court to plead guilty to the assault of a man in Aberystwyth.

Elliott Owen, of Lower Trewern, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 14 May.

The 19-year-old pleaded guilty at the hearing to the assault by beating of Joel Morris in Aberystwyth on 1 March this year.

Magistrates handed Owen a 12 month community order to include 100 hours of unpaid work.

Owen was also ordered by magistrates to pay £150 in compensation to the victim.

He must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £114.