AN ATTACKER has been ordered to undergo drug and alcohol treatment after assaulting a woman in Hereford.

Scott Dean entered a guilty plea to one count of assault causing actual bodily harm when he appeared before magistrates in Hereford in February.

The court heard from prosecutor Owen Beale that the 35-year-old had assaulted a woman in Hereford on January 27.

Dean, of Standale Road, Hereford, was handed a community order lasting until August 25, 2026. 

He must undergo two nine-month drug and alcohol treatment programmes, which involve providing samples. These will be provided by Turning Point.

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He needs to attend regular probation appointments and complete the "building better relationships" programme.

He was also ordered to pay a fine of £50, prosecution costs of £100 and a victim surcharge of £114.

He was not ordered to pay compensation to the victim, with magistrates saying he had limited means and needed a chance to "rebuild their relationship".