The following cases have been heard at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court in the last week. 

DAVID GIBBS, of Fownhope Close, Redditch, indicated a guilty plea to fraud by false representation on April 24. 

Gibbs was accused of using a stolen credit card to buy a number of items including Coca Cola, Dr Pepper, Frosty Jack Cider, Benson Blue and Jack Daniels totalling £73.44. 

He also pleaded guilty to theft from a shop on March 23 when he stole six containers of Nescafe Gold coffee and a bottle of Stella Artois from One Stop to the value of £41.30. 

He was ordered to pay compensation for the offences and given a two-week custodial sentence. 

JAMES PORTMAN, of Auxerre Avenue, Redditch, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop on February 12. 

Portman was accused of stealing a bottle of alcohol to the value of £12 from Sainsbury's. 

He also pleaded guilty to common assault on February 14. 

He was handed a community order including to complete rehabilitation activity and attend drug rehabilitation. He also had to pay compensation.