RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Anthony Whitehead, 37, of Main Road, East Lyng, got on a train without a valid ticket, £5.30 compensation, £20 costs. (G).

Jamie Kenneth William Coles, 39, c/o Station Road, Taunton, theft, detained in the courthouse; two counts of theft, no separate penalty. (G).

Claire Louise Loveridge, 33, of Kilkenny Court, Taunton, joint theft, £60 fine, £20 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs; breached a conditional discharge imposed for two counts of shoplifting, £60 fine on each count. (G).

Benjamin Allen, 31, c/o Barlinch Close, Taunton, harassment, 12 months conditional discharge, restraining order, £50 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £150 costs. (G).

Thomas Barrington, 32, of Inglenook, Capton, speeding, £60 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

Chelsea Fouracre, 30, of Hardy's Road, Taunton, breached a community order, £60 fine, £30 costs. (G).

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