Mansfield assault man stole victim's handbag

A Mansfield man has been found guilty of assaulting a woman and stealing from her.
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Ben Sage, 31, of Blake Crescent, was convicted after a trial on March 5.

The assault happened on January 14, when he stole a bag with £50 cash, a driving licence, house keys and a mobile phone.

Nottingham magistrates handed Sage a community order with 20 days of rehabilitation and 100 hours of unpaid work.

A restraining order was imposed. He must pay £50 compensation, with £390 court costs.