February 16:
LEONARDO SCALEMBRA, 18, of Belmont Road, Reading, admitted stealing two Dewalt power drills worth £228 from B&Q in Reading on September 12, 2020. Given a conditional discharge for 12 months. Also ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge.
CRAIG CRIPPS, 36, of no fixed abode, admitted three charges of persistently begging in Church Street, Reading, on July 19, 2020, July 29, 2020, and August 8, 2020, having previously been convicted of the same offence. Fined £300. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge.
MICHAEL RATTLEY, 58, of David Smith Court, Reading, admitted assault by beating in Reading on January 2, 2021. Given a conditional discharge for 12 months. Ordered to pay £50 compensation. Also ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.