22 cases from Blackpool Magistrates Court including how a drug addict stole £600 of goods from HMV and TK Maxx

Here are some of the latest cases to be heard at Blackpool's Magistrates Court...

Woman to face trial after fracas on Blackpool's Central Pier

A woman alleged to be involved in a fracas on Blackpool's Central Pier has elected Crown Court trial.

Natasha Allen (38) of Baguley Crescent, Manchester faces  three charges of assault and one of racially. Aggravated threatening behaviour .

The charges relate to an incident on the pier on  August 14.

Allen was bailed to the higher court on. October 4.

Man faces drug charges

A police raid on a Thornton Cleveleys flat ended with a man in court on drug charges.

Levi Grainger (27) of Highbury Avenue , Fleetwood admitted possessing cannabis at Blackpool Magistrates Court.

He was ordered to pay £197 in costs and fines.

The court heard that the raid resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cannabis and over £1,000 in cash. 

Grainger's lawyer David Charnley said his client had suffered a difficult upbringing.

Man admits obstructing police officer in his duty

A man was arrested after he interfered with police on duty at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The officers were dealing with another patient when Robert Harrison-Woods (31) objected.

He refused to stop when asked and swore at officers and NHS staff .

He pleaded guilty to obstructing police at Blackpool Magistrates Court where Harrison -Woods of no fixed address was fined £197.

His solicitor Brett Chappell said :" He hangs  his head in shame and apologises to all concerned."

Drink driver called police on himself

A man who believed he was fit to drive after drinking made a mistake.

Connor Steeden (23) hit two cars parked on Palatine Road.

Steeden of Halifax Street, Blackpool rang police himself after the incident and a test proved positive.

Blackpool Magistrates ordered property management worker to pay a total of £407 and banned him from driving for 15 months.

Holidaymaker admitted threatening behaviour and assault in the resort

A 28-year-old man has admitted threatening behaviour and assault during a break in Blackpool.

Robert O'Connell-Sinclair will be sentenced in his home city if Leeds.

Blackpool agreed to transfer the hearing involving him after hearing a warrant was out for his arrest on a drug driving charge .

The defendant of Langbar Approach, Leeds was bailed.

Man who thought he was grooming child was actually talking to decoy cop

A man has made his first court appearance charged with trying to sexually groom a person he believed to be a child.

David Hall (57) of Blakiston Street, Fleetwood is alleged to have committed the offence over two weeks in May and June this year.

Blackpool Magistrates heard that Hall is alleged to have used a website to talk to a girl but in fact was in touch with a decoy police officer.

Hall was bailed and hid case sent to Preston Crown Court where he will appear on September 26.

He did not enter a plea.

Prolific shoplifter admitted targeting HMV and TK Maxx to fed drug habit

A prolific shoplifter with 45 previous convictions to her credit has been given an eight week suspended jail sentence.

Lydia Johnson (30) of no fixed address in Lancaster  admitted stealing more than £600 of clothing and electrical equipment from the city's HMV and TK Maxx stores.

She stole to feed a drug habit Blackpool Magistrates heard.Thief targeted woman in chemist

A thief preyed on a woman waiting for a prescription at a Blackpool chemists.

Marie Keane reached into her victim's bag and stole a purse containing £30 and a bus pass .

Keane (54) of Coronation Street, Blackpool was caught on camera and later arrested.

She admitted her crime and must pay £198 in fines and costs.