A MAN who smashed a McDonald's window has appeared in court.

Robert Wheeler, 23, smashed the window at McDonald's at Wells Place in Eastleigh on October 2 last year.

The damage caused was under £5,000.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he admitted one charge of criminal damage with intent.

Robert, of Crestwood View, Eastleigh, was ordered to pay compensation of £250 and a fine of £200.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.

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