Details from court registers January 13, 21, 26

DEAN GOVIER, aged 36, of no fixed abode. Admitted at The Street, Charmouth assault by beating. Fined £585 and to pay compensation of £150. Also admitted at same location without lawful excuse, damaged a life sized model of the Star Wars character Jar Jar Binks to the value of £285. No separate penalty. To pay compensation of £285. Also admitted at same location assault by beating. No separate penalty. Restraining order made. To pay compensation of £75.

CHARLES WILLIAM BLACKWELL, aged 33, of Orchard Avenue, Bridport. Admitted at Bridport sent by means of a public electronic communications network a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Discharged conditionally for 24 months. To pay costs of £85.

KATHERINE ANNE WADSWORTH, aged 54, of St Andrews Road, Bridport. Admitted driving a vehicle on the A3066 at Melplash at a speed exceeding 30mph. Fined £80 and to pay costs of £90. Driving record endorsed with 3 penalty points.