A number of cases have been heard recently from defendants across Redditch and Bromsgrove.
From cases involving criminal damage to harassment, dozens of people go before the justice system each week with those found guilty receiving penalties ranging from fines and disqualifications to prison sentences.
Here is a list of people from Redditch, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas who have appeared in court recently:
Brian Alton
Age: 59
Address: Turntable Avenue, Bromsgrove
Alton indicated a guilty plea to several counts of theft from a shop.
This includes being accused of stealing cooked meat to the value of £14.70 on November 13, 2025, and stealing several trays of chocolate bars to the value of £30 belonging to Sainsbury's.
Alton also indicated a guilty plea to stealing several large bars of chocolate on December 21, 2025, in Redditch to the value of £35 belonging to Home Bargains.
He was handed a nine-month prison sentence which was suspended for 12 months and ordered to comply with rehabilitation activity.
He is also unable to enter Sainsbury's on Stourbridge Road in Bromsgrove for a year.
Alton pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to police/court bail.
He was handed a one-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. Total suspended custodial period: 10 months. Supervision period: 12 months.
Devante Sluwar
Age: 29
Address: Martley Close, Redditch
Sluwar indicated a guilty plea to possessing a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis/cannabis resin on December 12, 2025, in Redditch.
He also pleaded guilty to obstructing/resisting a constable in the execution of duty.
He was handed a conditional discharge for a period of 12 months. CPS costs: £85. Surcharge: £26.
David Alcock
Age: 62
Address: Edgewood Road, Rednal
Alcock pleaded guilty to common assault on August 1, 2025, in Beoley.
He was fined £150. CPS costs: £85. Surcharge: £60.
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