Andover cases heard in Basingstoke Magistrates' Court

A MAN pleaded guilty to a series of offences, including criminal damage, driving while disqualified, and obstructing police officers during a chaotic incident last month.

Connor Tyler, 22, of Whitebeam Close, appeared at court on June 23, where he pleaded guilty to all charges related to the events of June 22, 2025.

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The court heard that Tyler damaged a body-worn video camera belonging to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and caused £200 worth of damage to shelving and produce at the BP Garage in Andover. He has been ordered to pay £200 in compensation for the damage to the garage.

Tyler was also found to have been driving a vehicle on New Street without insurance and while disqualified. For this offence, he received a fine of £180, and his driving record was endorsed with six penalty points.

During the same incident, Tyler resisted two police officers, PCs Lucas and Judd, in the execution of their duties.

The court heard that the offences occurred during the operational period of a suspended sentence order Tyler was already serving.

Magistrates noted the defendant’s limited means and prioritised compensation payments to the victims. Tyler has been ordered to pay £20 monthly instalments, starting on July 22, to cover his fines and compensation.

A WOMAN has been fined after admitting to breaking a mobile phone.

Latalia Payne, 27, of The Hexagon, appeared in court on June 23, where she pleaded guilty to damaging a mobile phone belonging to another woman. The incident occurred on April 1, 2024, and the phone’s value was confirmed to be under £5,000.

Payne was fined £80, with her guilty plea taken into account. She was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge.

The court granted an application for deductions from Payne’s benefits, and payments will be made in fortnightly instalments of £20, starting on July 22.

A MAN has been fined after admitting to assault and criminal damage during an incident last year.

Benjamin Coatsworth, 26, of Hepworth Close, appeared in court on June 17, where he indicated a guilty plea to both charges.

The court heard that on November 18, 2024, Coatsworth damaged a scratching post belonging to a woman. On the same day, he assaulted a woman by beating her.

Coatsworth was fined £200 for the assault and £60 for the criminal damage. He was also ordered to pay £50 in compensation to the victim.

The court acknowledged Coatsworth's guilty plea in sentencing.

A MAN has been fined after admitting to possessing cocaine and cannabis.

Nicholas Kabu, 40, of Furrow Way, appeared in court on June 17, where he indicated guilty pleas to both charges.

The court heard that on November 22, 2024, Kabu was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine, a Class A drug, and cannabis, a Class B drug, in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Kabu was fined £300 for the possession of cocaine and £200 for the possession of cannabis. Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the seized drugs.

He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs. The court acknowledged his guilty plea during sentencing.