SLASHING four tyres and the convertible roof of a car resulted in a Four Lanes man appearing before Truro magistrates on Monday.

Mark Howieson, aged 48, of Nicholas Avenue, Four Lanes, admitted committing the offence on September 13 in Portreath.

He slashed the roof and tyres of a silver MG and also placed rubbish on the driver's seat, including tissue containing faeces and urine.

He received a conditional discharge for 12 months and was ordered to pay £500 compensation.