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

February 7

BRADLEY TAYLOR, 24, of Windmill Road, Slough, admitted breaching the requirements of a community order by failing to attend unpaid work on two occasions in November and December 2021. Ordered to pay costs of £60. 
MARTIN BODMAN, 44, of Parlaunt Road, Slough, admitted breaching supervision requirements following a period of custody by failing to attend appointments on three occasions in November 2021. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £75 in costs. 

February 11

MUHAYSIN AHMED, 18, of Reed Way, Slough, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Reading on August 25, 2021. Fined £220, must pay compensation of £14, and ordered to pay £214 in court fees. 
ROBINA AHMED, 35, of Ragstone Road, Slough, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Reading on August 25, 2021. Fined £220, must pay compensation of £13.20, and ordered to pay £214 in court fees. 
OTMAN OTMAN, 21, of Farm Crescent, Slough, convicted of travelling on a railway without having paid a fare in Reading on August 26, 2021. Fined £220, must pay compensation of £45.60, and ordered to pay £214 in court fees. 

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