Wycombe Underwear Thief Faces Justice in Local Court Roundup

William Allous, 24, had knuckle dusters. Police caught him in Wendover. He admitted possessing an offensive weapon. The court fined him £450. He must pay £85 in costs, and a £180 surcharge is also required. The knuckle dusters will be destroyed.

Harley James, 62, used abusive language, causing alarm in Slough. He admitted to this and also hit a police officer in High Wycombe. The court ordered a one-year community order, including alcohol and mental health treatment. He must pay £150 in compensation.

Paul Sang, 55, drove drunk in High Wycombe in a Volkswagen T Cros. His breath alcohol was 70 micrograms. He received a one-year community order, and he must abstain from alcohol, with monitoring. Sang must do 40 hours of unpaid work and cannot drive for 20 months. Court costs are £85, and he pays a £114 surcharge.

Oliver Cooke, 20, admitted to drunk driving. He drove a Volkswagen Polo in Marlow. His breath alcohol was 73 micrograms. The court banned him for 12 months, and he must pay a £275 fine. Court costs are £85, and he also owes a £110 surcharge.

Joshua De Banks, 26, stole from a shop, specifically John Lewis in Reading. He admitted to two theft counts. He stole underwear, socks, and a tracksuit, with a total value of £243. He was fined £40. He must pay £139 compensation, and a £32 surcharge is required.

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