A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been given a suspended sentence for an assault.

Tom Hall, of Pennine Drive, Parr pleaded guilty to assault by beating at Merseyside Magisrates' Court.

Hall assaulted a man on Lowe Street South, St Helens on June 23, 2019.

Hall was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.

He must also do up to 10 days' rehabilitation activity.

Hall was also ordered to pay a £122 victim surcharge and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.