A man has been told to carry out unpaid work after admitting to beating a GP receptionist in Reading last year.

Riyaz Karim, of Belmont Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker on June 4, 2020.

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The GP receptionist is believed to work at Shinfield Health Centre on School Green in Reading.

Appearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 14, 41-year-old Karim was told his punishment would be 80 hours of unpaid work in the community.

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He was also told to pay £50 compensation and £100 in costs.

According to the court, Karim also goes by the name of Joynal Abdin.

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