RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Richard John Billings, 44, of a tent beside the Canal, Bridgwater, joint theft, theft, two weeks prison (consecutive) suspended for 12 months on each count, £15.43 compensation, £80 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Paula Lena Billings, 39, of a tent on the canal path, Bridgwater, attempted theft, one week prison, £150 criminal courts charge; three counts of theft, two other offences admitted and taken into consideration, one week prison (consecutive) on each count, £37.69 compensation, £80 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, one week prison (consecutive); breached a conditional discharge for six counts of theft, one week prison (consecutive) on each count. (G).

Gary David Owens, 52, of Chilton Close, Bridgwater, breached a restraining order, community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Nigel Riddle, 54, of Witches Walk, Bridgwater, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, £175 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Luke Miller, 34, of Colley Lane, Bridgwater, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, £1,000 fine, £1,000 compensation, £100 victim surcharge, £930 costs.

Michaela Hutchison, 23, c/o Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater, three counts of theft, failed to surrender to bail, 12 months conditional discharge, £8.79 compensation, £6.21 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses are supplied by the courts.