A MAN could face jail and was given a restraining order after he beat up a man and woman and then proceeded to stalk the woman.

Shaun Peter Houghton, 47 of Cromwell Parade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, appeared before Magistrates Court on Tuesday March 8 charged with the offences.

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Houghton was charged with assault after he beat up a man and woman on February 3.

He was also charged with stalking after he stalked the woman between February 7 and February 13.

Haughton was committed to prison for 18 weeks overall suspended for 12 months and was also given a curfew.

Haughton was given a restraining order for both victims and for both offences lasting until 2024.

He pleaded guilty to all offences and was made to pay £150 in compensation for stalking.

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He was also made to pay £128 to victim services and £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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