A man who damaged a council van and smashed up its windows has been jailed.

According to police, Marc Maclellan was acting aggressively, swinging punches at another man.

The incident happened at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, May 1, on West Street in Fareham - and according to police, Maclellan was also shouting and swearing at his victim.

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Once officers arrived at the scene they arrested him and charged him with common assault.

Maclellan, 42, of no fixed address, was also charged with criminal damage after he smashed up a Fareham Borough Council van parked at the Civic Offices overnight on April 12. 

Damage was caused to the bodywork of the van, windows were smashed, and the windscreen wipers were damaged.

He appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to both offences.

Sharing the news on Facebook, a police spokesperson said: "We are pleased to update the community that he was sentenced right away, with Magistrates jailing him for 3 months."