RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Thomas George Swateridge, 23, of Parmin Close, Taunton, indecent exposure, possession of diamorphine, produced cannabis, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, failed to surrender to bail, breached a conditional discharge for assault by beating, community order, 80 hours unpaid work, £60 fine, £100 compensation, £200 costs; used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, no separate penalty, £50 compensation. (G).

Craig Robert Colin Nichol, 27, of Staplegrove Road, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Daniel Smith, 36, of Belvedere Road, Taunton, damaged a car wing mirror, £200 fine, £80 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Duncan Kennaby, 19, of Foxdown Terrace, Wellington, damaged a transporter, £300 compensation; possession of a knife in public whilst committing offences of criminal damage, five weeks detention suspended for six months, £80 victim surcharge; damaged a police vehicle, £16.75 compensation; damaged a light, no separate penalty. (G).

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