Orange plumber, Nathan Barret, 28, had been walking past the Oxford Hotel in Bathurst in the early hours of the morning when he picked up the paver. He then attempted to cover his face with his shirt before launching it at the window.

According to police, the projectile smashed the window and "flew through the pokie room coming dangerously close to hitting a number of patrons".

One man in particular had "moved his head at the final second, avoiding a serious, if not life threatening injury".

Police had been able to intercept Barret, of Bletchington Street, shortly afterwards "due to his bright red shoes and hat".

The offender had tried to evade police and then become hostile and belligerent after his arrest, refusing to provide details or give his real name.

Barret also insisted he was innocent of the crime. Even after seeing the "crystal clear" CCTV footage which showed Barret's face as he committed the serious offence, he refused to admit accountability.

In addition to his face, the footage which was given to police by the Oxford Hotel also showed Barret wearing the same clothes as when he was intercepted by police further down William Street shortly afterwards.

In documents tendered to Orange Local Court, police said that Barret "has shown no remorse for the incident despite being made aware that his actions could have killed someone".

"The Accused stated that he is not concerned regarding any court consequences, stating that the system was weak," the statement added.

Barret was charged with Malicious Damage and given bail on the condition he did not enter Bathurst.

Appearing in Orange Local Court on Monday for sentencing, Barret pled guilty to the February 20 offence.

His legal representative, Mason Manwaring, said Barret was "on the drink" at the time. However, Mr Manwaring stressed that Barret was aware there was "no excuse for his behaviour".

Additionally, as a father with children to support, Barret had been facing the consequences of his actions by his family who he had both inconvenienced and shamed.

The qualified plumber who works full-time as a labourer was a father of three, the court also heard.

Magistrate David Day convicted Barret for intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging property and ordered him to pay a fine of $330 - in addition to compensating the Oxford Tavern $700 for the smashed window.

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