A MAN appeared in court after urinating on the walls of a hospital.

Jacob Pattison, 22, of Victoria Road, in Keighley, was sentenced on May 3 at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court.

He was charged with causing criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

According to court documents, Pattison “damaged walls by urinating” at Airedale Hospital’s A&E department.

It happened on May 2 and Pattison pleaded guilty to the offence.

He received a 12-month conditional discharge; was ordered to pay £50 compensation; £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service and £22 to fund victim services.

Pattison’s guilty plea was taken into account when imposing sentence.

A collection order was made to recover the £157. He will pay it at £20 per month, commencing on May 31.