TWO males who assaulted a man in Galashiels have been ordered to pay him £1,600 in compensation.

David Lindsay, 24, of Crofts Road, Lauder, and 22-year-old Jordan Robson of High Buckholmside, Galashiels, pleaded guilty to the assault by repeatedly punching and kicking the victim on the head and body.

The attack happened in Overhaugh Street on December 30.

Lindsay also admitted a second charge of breaking the window of the victim's vehicle by throwing a rubbish bin through it causing £400 worth of damage.

Procurator fiscal Graham Fraser told Selkirk Sheriff Court that the incident kicked off at about 2.30am when Lindsay was speaking to a female and appeared to get cross.

He added that he was seen to pick up a large black rubbish bin and throw it at a Vauxhall Insignia car which broke the back wiondow.

The car owner saw this and ran after Lindsay and tried to get hold of him.

Mr Fraser said: "Robson then appeared on the scene and they carried out the assault.

"Robson threw 11 punches and Lindsay threw 13 punches.

"The victim had a large lump on his head and was taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment."

Defence layer Mat Patrick said Lindsay's memory of the events was limited.

He added:"He is absolutely horrified by his behaviour."

Sophie Russell, representing Robson, added:"He is embarrassed about his conduct and sends his apologies to the complainer in this case.

"He got involved because he saw the complainer running towards his friend and aimed a punch at him."

Sheriff Peter Paterson told Lindsay and Robson:"You are both one step off jail in respect of this matter."

Lindsay was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work and pay £600 compensation to the assault victim. He was ordered to pay another £400 compensation for the damage to the car.

Robson was also given 200 hours unpaid work and £600 compensation to the assault victim.