Douglas Peter Strike pleaded guilty to theft and assault by beating at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The court was told that Strike, of Junction Road, committed the offences at Marks and Spencers in Tanner Street, Winchester, on April 17. He has been remanded on unconditional bail whilst a pre-sentence report is prepared. The 32-year-old will next appear before the same court on May 24.
An Andover man who damaged the tyres of a car belonging to another person has been given a conditional discharge. Russell Eric Michael Dadds admitted the offence of criminal damage at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Monday, having previously pleaded not guilty.
Dangerous Dog An Andover woman has been ordered to muzzle her dog or have it destroyed following an attack in Upper Clatford. Linda Jane Marriott, of Hibiscus Crescent, pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog. The dog, a Brindle Podenco called Leire, injured Marcia Johnson on Norman Court Lane in Upper Clatford on January 2, 2021. Basingstoke Magistrates Court ordered Marriott to muzzle the dog and to always keep it under control on a lead, which must be held by someone who is at least 16 years old. Otherwise, it must be destroyed . The 55-year-old was fined £250, and ordered to pay compensation of £200, a victim surcharge of £34, and costs of £85.