A MAN has been fined after assaulting a woman in Clacton.

Alfie Prosser, 23, of St John’s Road, Clacton, admitted a charge of assault by beating when he appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard he assaulted a woman in St John’s Road on December 12.

He was fined £253, ordered to pay £105 costs and a £34 surcharge to fund victim services.

Prosser also admitted damaging a set of car keys belonging to the victim, but was given no separate penalty.