THE following cases were heard in Southampton Magistrates' Court...

PAUL BURTON, 65, of Lundy Close, Lordshill. Admitted two charges of using threatening and abusive words and behaviour. Jailed for three months suspended for 18 months. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £300.

JASON KING, 48, of Millbrook Road, Southampton. Admitted one charge of assaulting an emergency worker by beating. Fined £250. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £100 and court costs of £85.

A 15-YEAR-old girl from Southampton, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to her age. Admitted one charge of assault by beating. Referred to a youth offender panel for three months. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £26 and court costs of £40.

SEAN GRIFFITH, 20, of Queensway, Southampton. Admitted one charge of dangerous driving. Committed to crown court for sentencing in custody. Next hearing is to be held on May 5.

LISA HOPKINS, 31, of Hill Lane, Southampton. Admitted four charges of theft from a shop. Remanded on conditional bail until the next hearing on May 15 for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

AMANDA BIRCH, 50, of Nursery Gardens, Southampton. Admitted one charge of drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 24 months and ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £114 and court costs of £85.

ADRIAN STINGA, 41, of Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh. Admitted one charge of driving while disqualified. Remanded on unconditional bail until the next hearing on June 6 for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

LIAM HEINECKE, 22, of Shirley Road, Southampton. Admitted one charge of assault by beating. Remanded on conditional bail until the next hearing on June 7 for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.