Wigan man must pay more than £400 for damage to Southport hotel's light fittings

A Wigan man who damaged light fittings at a hotel has been ordered to pay compensation.

Scott Bennett, 36, of Atherton Road, Hindley, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage worth £350 at Hotel 21 in Southport on May 24 last year.

Wigan justices ordered him to pay £350 in compensation and an £85 surcharge and remain in detention until the court rose.