Yob jailed for damage
A yob who damaged a night club mirror has been sentenced to 20 days in prison.
Lee Mark Ashton, 20, admitted causing £200 of damage to the mirror in Preston's Truth nightclub.
He was given the prison sentence because he is already in jail.

Man found with cannabis
A man caught in possession of cannabis has been given a conditional discharge.
Keith Anthony Riley, 24, of Roman Road, Frenchwood, Preston, appeared before city magistrates. He was conditionally charged for six months and told to pay £25 costs. He was also bound over to keep the peace for six months.

Drunk and disorderly
A man convicted of being drunk and disorderly has been fined £150.
Paul Simon Green, 36, of Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston, admitted the offence. Preston magistrates heard he was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Blackpool Road.
He must also pay £15 to a victims' fund and £45 costs.

Woman was assaulted
A thug who assaulted a woman has been given a community order.
David Paul Collins, of Christchurch Street, Preston, must undergo a 12 month supervision requirement and complete 50 hours unpaid work. He must also pay compensation of £100 to his victim and £200 costs. He appeared before magistrates in Preston.

Drunk spent day in cells
A Lea man spent a day in the cells for being drunk and disorderly in the city centre.
Stephen John Davis, 28, of Parkthorne, was fined £100, payable by a day's imprisonment, after admitting the charge at Preston Magistrates Court.

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