A MAN has been fined for throwing a coin at a bus.

The 17-year-old from Loughton was fined £335 for throwing a £1 coin at a bus door in Loughton High Road at about 9.30pm.

After being charged with criminal damage he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court where he received a six-month referral order and was ordered to pay the fine before leaving court.

The incident took place on Monday, August 8.