RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Barry Alan Brown, 65, of Bagborough Road, Taunton, drink driving, £140 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Valentine Ngwenya, 29, of Moorland Road, Taunton, drink driving, £300 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Oladeji Supo Magbagbeola, 36, of Stephen Street, Taunton, assault by beating, restraining order, £120 fine, £150 compensation. (G).

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