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

February 14

RAFAEL CONSTANTIN, 20, of King Edward Street, Slough, convicted of assault by beating at Wexham Park Hospital November 23, 2020. Community order made. Requirement to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £455 in court fees. 

February 15

PAWEL RZODA, 38, of Bath Road, Slough, convicted of assaulting an emergency worker in Slough on July 4, 2021. Community order made. Must carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Must pay £100 compensation and court fees of £870. 

February 16

STANISLAW BRUZDA, 43, of Wexham Road, Slough, admitted assault by beating at Reading station on July 4, 2021. Community order made. Requirement to take part in up to 25 days of rehabilitation activities. Must pay court fees of £180. 

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