article_snippet: the pair were given community orders and told to attend a rehabilitation programme.
article_snippet: Instead, the teenagers were taken to court to face the lesser charge of assault causing actual bodily harm.
article_snippet: The youths, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, initially denied the assault but admitted the offence at the magistrates’ court on Wednesday.
article_snippet: The youths, now 16, had no previous convictions and were said to be remorseful.
highlights_snippet: Two 15-year-olds admitted attacking Mr Hall but Two 15-year-olds will not be jailed .
  
highlights_snippet: Two 15-year-olds were given 12-month referral orders, rehab and community service .