A BASINGSTOKE man who was found with drugs has been ordered to complete unpaid work.

On Thursday, September 21, Jordan Nixson, of Western Way, had in his possession a quantity of cannabis, a Class B drug in Basingstoke.

In Basingstoke, on the same date the 20-year-old assaulted someone and damaged a bedroom door intending to destroy or damage the property.

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During a hearing held at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 4, he was sentenced for the offences. 

Nixson previously pleaded guilty to the offences on Monday, January 15.

Magistrates ordered him to complete rehabilitation activity and complete 80 hours of unpaid work.

Court costs of £40 and and a surcharge fee of £114 must be paid.