A businessman has won what is believed to be the first victory of its kind by claiming damages from a company which sent him e-mail spam.


Nigel Roberts, who lives in Alderney in the Channel Islands, took action against Media Logistics UK over junk e-mails in his personal account.


Under new European laws, companies can be sued for sending unwanted e-mails.


The Stirlingshire-based firm has agreed to pay £270 compensation to Mr Roberts, who runs an internet business.


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