The following cases have been heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court...

TENDAI FARAKEZI, 31, of Chapel Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to failing to cooperate with a preliminary test and failing to provide a specimen for analysis in Southampton. He was banned from driving for 18 months and fined £369. Farakezi must pay £85 court costs plus a £148 surcharge. 

GLYN GOWER, 52, of Pages Lane, East Boldre admitted drink driving at Emery Down. He was caught with 105 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Gower received a community order until December 24, 2025, with 15 rehabilitation days and 180 hours of unpaid work. He must pay £85 court costs plus a £114 surcharge. 

JOHN DANAFORD, 50, of Cuckmere Lane, Southampton pleaded guilty to possessing a kitchen knife in Redbridge Road, Southampton. He received a community order until March 24, 2026, with 18 rehabilitation days. The court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the knife, Danaford must pay a £114 surcharge. 

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ROBERT CREASOR, 58, of Church Close, Locks Heath admitted assault by beating in Warren Avenue, Southampton. The 58-year-old received a one-year community order with 27 rehabilitation days and 100 hours of unpaid work. Creasor was made subject to a restraining order for one year and must pay £85 court costs plus a £114 surcharge. 

JUSTINE ROONEY, 36, of Whites Road, Bitterne pleaded guilty to going equipped for theft in Totton. She was caught with a foil-lined bag and wire cutters. Rooney was fined £207 and must pay £85 court costs. The court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the items. 

NICHOLAS MORGAN, 37, of Spring Gardens, Letterstone, Pembrokeshire admitted drink driving on Larch Way, Bursledon. He was caught with 45 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Morgan was banned for 12 months and fined £120. He must pay a £48 surcharge.