A SOUTHAMPTON man who assaulted two paramedics has been handed a community order.

Christopher Neil Griffiths, 46, assaulted two paramedics in Southampton on February 22, while they were carrying out their job in the city.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating on an emergency worker.

Griffifths, of Northam Road, Southampton, was handed a community order and ordered to pay £150 in compensation.

He was also ordered to pay court costs of £40.