A WOMAN must pay compensation after damaging property owned by a charity set up to help people in poverty.

Jessica Jones, 30, caused the damage at a guest house in River Street, Rhyl, on June 17.

Jones, currently of St Winefride's Guest House, Holywell, pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage.

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Llandudno Magistrates heard that the property belonged to The Big Help, a charity that helps people living in poverty.

Handed a conditional discharge of 12 months, Jones must pay compensation of £150.

The money will be collected from her benefits within 28 days.

The court decided not to impose costs or a surcharge, so that compensation could be prioritised.