The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Courts: 

March 21

CHARLIE BAKER, 22, of Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, admitted stalking causing serious alarm or distress to a woman in Bracknell between February 12, 2022 and March 10, 2022, namely by making multiple calls to her mobile, attending her place of work and making threats to assault her. Committed to prison for 36 weeks as offence committed during period of suspended sentence. Must pay a victim surcharge of £128. 
LEE HATFIELD, 47, of Ploughlands, Bracknell, convicted of burglary with intent to steal at a garage in Bracknell on June 2, 2020. Community order made. Requirement to take part in 35 days of rehabilitation activities. Must pay £195 in court fees. 

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