RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Andrew Walsh, 32, of Mount Street, Taunton, two counts of theft, £111.20 compensation; damaged two fire doors, £400 compensation; assaulted a police constable in the exercise of his functions, £50 compensation; took a pedal cycle without the consent of the owner, no separate penalty. (G).

Luke Duane Morgan, 26, of Chibbett Court, Taunton, dishonestly made off without paying for fuel, £80 fine, £30 compensation. (G).

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