The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Courts: 

June 13

ALEX COLLINS, 32, of Agar Crescent, Bracknell, admitted breaching the requirements of a community order as alcohol was present in their body on the 8th, 10th and 11th of April 2022. Fined £100 and made to pay £60 in court costs. 

June 15

THOMAS SHERIDAN, 21, of Lady Bank, Bracknell, admitted assault in Bracknell on April 9, 2021. Community order made. Requirement to take part in up to 30 days of rehabilitation activities. Fined £100 and made to pay £95 in court costs. 

June 17

ANDREW CASH, 37, of Belvedere Park, Wokingham, convicted of advertising for sale three litters of puppies without a licence between April 13, 2021 and October 15, 2021. Fined £1,000 and made to pay £1,221 in court fees. 

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