RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Wayne Francis Goldsworthy, 37, of Wheatley Crescent, Taunton, theft, eight weeks prison (consecutive), £57.41 compensation; six counts of theft, eight weeks prison (concurrent) on each count, £224.50 compensation; breached a suspended sentence imposed for 21 counts of theft, 17 weeks prison. (G).

Robert James Catleugh, 34, of Mount Street, Taunton, theft, four weeks prison (consecutive), £90 compensation, £25 victim surcharge; breached a suspended sentence imposed for theft, 11 weeks prison; imposed for five counts of theft, eight weeks prison (concurrent) on each count; failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison (concurrent). (G).

Josh Louie Cooksely, 25, of Quantock Road, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, 30 days curfew, £150 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Liam Anthony Parsons, 24, of Brendon Road, Wellington, damaged a car windscreen, £300 compensation. (G).

Paul Allen Addicott, 39, of Stearts Cottages, Henlade, breached a community order, £60 fine. (G).

Benjamin Price, 27, of Grove Close, Watchet, breached a community order, £50 fine. (G).

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