Barkingside Magistrates Court (Image: Archant)
A former cannabis taker with a history of mental health problems has been forced to pay £320 for punching his friend in the face.
Josh Swift, of Ballards Road, Dagenham, left Phillip Londors surrounded by a pool of his own blood after assaulting him at a hostel in Porters Avenue on May 13.
The 21-year-old was given a 12-month community order at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Thursday, before leaving the dock and hugging his mother.
He was also forced to pay £50 in compensation to Mr Londors plus £180 charges, £30 court costs and a victim surcharge of £60.
Chair of the bench Veronica Odigie said: “We’re going to make a collection order, so if you don’t pay, the bailiffs will come round.”
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