ALFIE Hardman, 18, of Giffords Cross Avenue, Corringham, admitted damaging a £65 cordless phone belonging to Claire Bailey.
The criminal damage took place on January 1 in Stanford-le-Hope.
He was handed a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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