A MAN appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court on March 15 and was found guilty of harassment.

Stephen Eales, 56, of Long Lakes in Williton, was given a community order consisting of 80 hours unpaid work within the next 12 months, as well as a restraining order.

He has to pay a £95 victim surcharge and £775 in costs.

Ashley Arron Jeanes was also in court on March 15 - but for drug driving.

Jeanes, 26, of Slade Close, Stogumber, Taunton, was fined £576 due to the incident in August last year.

He also has to pay a victim surcharge of £69 and £85 in costs, and has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.

He was also found guilty of possession of cannabis and was fined an extra £155.

He pleaded guilty to the offences.

Kayleigh Ellan May Fournier-D'able, 27, of Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, was given a conditional discharge for 12 months after being charged with assault.

She also has to pay £75 in compensation.

She pleaded guilty to the offence.

A man who was found guilty of possessing a kitchen knife in a public place also appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on March 15.

Brandon Plumley, 18, of Cromwell Road in Bridgwater, was given a community order which consisted of electronic monitoring with a 7am until 7pm curfew.

He also has to pay a victim surcharge of £95. He pleaded guilty to the offence.