The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Courts: 

June 9

DEAN RAWSON, 35, of Upton Park, Slough, admitted texting and calling a woman on her mobile and house phone in Slough between April 1, 2021 and April 28, 2021, which he was prohibited from doing by a non-molestation order. Community order made. Requirement to take part in 30 days of rehabilitation activities. Restraining order made barring contact with the victim for one year. 

June 10

PHILLIP BELCHER, 33 of Ingleside, Colnbrook, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Slough on February 2, 2022. Fined £220, made to pay £1.15 in compensation and ordered to pay £214 in court costs. 
GABRIELLA ROLLS, 22, of Kenneally Walk, Windsor, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Slough on February 2, 2022. Fined £220, made to pay £46.70 in compensation and ordered to pay £214 in court costs. 
MOHAMEDAMINE SALLAH, 22, of Mill Street, Slough, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Slough on February 2, 2022. Fined £220, made to pay £20.80 in compensation and ordered to pay £214 in court costs. 

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