A MAN who inflicted criminal damage at a bingo hall has been ordered to pay compensation.

Christopher Roy Atherton, of Peter Street, St Helens, pleaded guilty to causing damage at Hippodrome Bingo and Social Club on Corporation Street.

The 27-year-old damaged a door security system to the value of £236.40 on September 30, 2019.

He pleaded guilty at Merseyside Magistrates' Court and was ordered ao pay £236.40 in compensation.