RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Gavin Phillips, 38, of Foxdown Terrace, Wellington, assault, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, £80 victim surcharge, £85 costs; assault by beating, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months; resisted a police constable in the execution of his duty, no separate penalty, £100 compensation. (G).

David Anthony Field, 44, of Westford Grange, Wellington, assault by beating, 18 weeks prison suspended for 24 months, restraining order, £400 compensation, £50 costs. (G).

Allan Alexander Donnachie, 49, of Massingham Park, Taunton, theft, six months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £30 costs. (G).

 

Bruce Evan Keith Williams, 68, of Half Acre Close, Williton, assault by beating, two years conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £620 costs.

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