RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Lee Kenneth Kevin Deacon, 38, c/o Roman Road, Taunton, assaulted a police constable in the execution of his duty, £170 fine, £50 compensation, £85 costs. (G).

Andrew Mark Scovell, 33, of Long Street, Williton, used threatening, or abusive words or behaviour, £160 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Kelvin James Nixon, 37, of Baldwin Road, Taunton, assault, one year conditional discharge, £20 victim services, £40 costs. (G).

Shayne Anthony Fouracre, 37, of Meadowside, Carhampton, assault by beating, damaged household property, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge.

Craig Elliot Steer, 30, of High Street, Wellington, breached a restraining order, community order, 150 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge, £100 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.