The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court:

FAHIM AHMED, 41, of Berrywood Gardens, Hedge End, pleaded guilty to speeding at Bitterne Road West, Southampton, on November 1 2023. Fined £100 with £90 costs and £40 victim services surcharge. Driving record endorsed with three penalty points.

ELLIOTT YOURI-READ, 23, of Hardwicke Close, Southampton, pleaded guilty to drug driving at Northgate Lane, Beaulieu, on July 1 2024. Community order, including requirement to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work, and banned from driving for 24 months. Also told to pay £85 costs and £114 victim services surcharge.

MICHAEL HIGGINS, 49, of Chilcomb Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to drink driving at Peartree Avenue, Southampton, on November 20 2024. Community order, including requirement to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work. Also told to pay £85 costs and £114 victim services surcharge.

MITCHELL CORNFORTH, 35, of Winchester Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing criminal damage at Totton on November 19 2024. Also pleaded guilty to using violence to gain entry to premises. Remanded on conditional bail until January 16 2026.

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HENOK BEYENE, 39, of James Street, Southampton, pleaded guilty to stealing electrical appliances from Boots in Southampton. Also pleaded guilty to stealing three boxes of detergent and four bottles of detergent from shop at Shirley Road, Shirley. Also pleaded guilty to stealing laundry products from Co-op in Southampton. Remanded on conditional bail until April 11 2025.

KYLE BONE, 32, of New Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, assault, and assault by beating. Remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court on March 28 2025.

CALLUM DARCH, 26, of Saint Blaze Road, Romsey, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified at Nursling on August 20 2024. Community order, banned from driving for six months, £85 costs, and £114 victim services surcharge.