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Tom Blow

Former Tottenham striker avoids jail and fined £180 for punching Tesco worker

A former Premier League striker has avoided jail after punching a Tesco worker in the face and causing £2,000 worth of damage in the shop.

Chris Armstrong, who played for Tottenham between 1995 and 2002, admitted a charge of common assault and criminal damage at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January.

The 50-year-old returned to the same court on Tuesday morning for his sentencing. He was fined £180 and given an 18-month community order.

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