Jamie Wickens, 43, of no fixed address, was found guilty of failing to comply with a noise abatement order, issued by Hastings Borough Council by playing loud amplified music and deliberately stomping so as to be of nuisance to occupiers of premises. The offence took place at a flat in West Hill Road, St Leonards, between January 24 and February 27. He was fined £6,000 and ordered to pay £304 in costs. The verdict was proved in his absence. See also: Young Hastings musician plays at Glastonbury Festival See also: Hastings woman given heavy fine for having rottweiler off the lead in public gardens