Anthony Stuart, 48, of Hastings Road, St Leonards, was found guilty of assault by beating. The offence took place at St Leonards on August 26 last year. He was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £200 compensation and £620 in prosecution costs. Magistrates said the reason for the custodial sentence was due to the injuries the victim sustained. See also: {https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/people/hastings-man-ordered-to-pay-500-for-not-having-dog-on-a-lead-1-9002012 Hastings man ordered to pay £500 for not having dog on lead} See also: Hastings woman ordered to mpay compensation for wasting police time