Teen who threw man through Hastings library window gets community work

Timoti Wallace was sentenced in the Hastings District Court after a fight led to the smashing of a Hastings Library window. Photo / File.

A teenager who threw a man through a window at Hastings Library during a fight has been sentenced to community work.

Timoti Wallace appeared in the Hastings District Court before Judge Tony Adeane on a charge of wilful damage and fighting in a public.

He was charged along with Jahziah Keepa who has not yet entered pleas.

The pair shocked members of the public as they started a fight outside the library in May with one man being thrown through the window.

Witnesses said two men then climbed through the smashed glass and the fight continued.

Wallace was sentenced to 80 hours community work and was placed on six months supervision and had to pay reparation of $250 for the damage.

In response to Wallace's sentence, group manager community facilities and programmes at Hastings District Council, Alison Banks said safety was a priority at the library.

"Staff and public safety is paramount and in particular ensuring staff are trained and supported in their place of work is a key goal. It is important to remember, however, that libraries are inclusive spaces and open to all members of the community."

Keepa is due to reappear in the Hastings District Court on June 26.