article_snippet: Hickson was sentenced to a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
article_snippet: Hickson was also ordered to carry out 200 hours community service and attend a women's group.
article_snippet: Hickson was also made subject of a sex offences prevention order for five years and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years - and pay £750 costs and a £100 victim surcharge.