DEFENDANTS have appeared in our magistrates’ courts for a variety of offences.

Here is a round-up of criminals who have been named for their crimes in Sussex.

The Argus has published their names in the public interest. It is to help readers understand what happens in our magistrates’ courts and see how cases are handled.

It also helps communities to understand what crimes have been solved, as well as ensuring that defendants cannot hide the crimes they have committed.

HEIDI MIDDLE

Aged 39 of Wynnstay Oakhall Park, Burgess Hill, admitted assaulting a woman at Bury Hill in July. To do 19 sessions from the Emotional Wellbeing, Relationships and Thinking Skills programme, 20 rehabilitation sessions, £95 surcharge, £50 costs.

JAMIE-LEE MARGESON

Aged 29, of Jury Lane, Sidlesham Common, found guilty of assaulting a police officer in February 2019. Given a conditional discharge, £20 surcharge, £310 costs.

DAVID ROSS

Aged 29, of Bolsover Road, Worthing, admitted assaulting two men at Bognor pier in January 2020. Given a conditional discharge, £21 surcharge, £310 costs and to pay £50 compensation.

SVETLANA ROMANOVA

Aged 50, of Kings Road, St Leonards, found guilty of assaulting a man in November 2019. Fined £120, £32 surcharge, £100 costs and to pay £58 compensation.

MILLICENT KING

Aged 23, of Grove Road, Eastbourne, admitted failing to provide a breath test when suspected of drink driving. To do 100 hours unpaid work, £95 surcharge, £85 costs. Banned from driving for 18 months.

JASON SCUTT

Aged 47, of Chichester Marina, found guilty of assaulting a man in May 2020. To do 50 hours unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation sessions. To pay £100 compensation, £90 surcharge and £700 costs. Put under restraining order until 2022.

NEIL BLACKWELL

Aged 32, of HMP Elmley, admitted assaulting a prison officer at Lewes. Jailed for a further 12 weeks, with a £128 surcharge.

SAMUEL HOCKING

Aged 32, of Downsway, Southwick, admitted criminal damage worth £930 to The Wick Inn, Hove in 2019. To pay an £80 fine, £34 surcharge, £85 costs and £930 compensation.

MUHHAMMED AHMED

Aged 37, of Fernherd Road, West Kilburn, admitted burgling Mamma Mi cafe, Hove, for £200 cash. To complete 15 rehabilitation sessions and to pay £300 compensation.

JACK ANTHONY ASLING

Aged 33, of Sutherland Close, Bognor, admitted making threats and disorderly behaviour. Fined £100, £34 surcharge and £50 costs.

ALEXANDER CONWAY

Aged 23, of Cedar Close, Crawley, admitted breaking a non-molestation order by sending messages. To complete six victim awareness sessions and three rehabilitation sessions. Fined £200, £95 surcharge, £85 costs.

OWEN PALMER

Aged 19, of Fishbourne Road East, Chichester, admitted assaulting two women and one man in July 2020. To do 80 hours unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation sessions and to pay a £95 surcharge.

LUCIE ELLIS

Aged 39, of Brook Lane West, Bognor, admitted assaulting police staff in custody and failing to show up to court. Fined £170, £34 surcharge, £85 costs.

KRISANTU NIRMALANATHAN

Aged 22, of Parkfield Close, Crawley, admitted assaulting a woman in Crawley. To do 30 Building Better Relationships sessions and ten rehabilitation sessions. To pay a £95 surcharge and £85 costs. Put under restraining order for five years.

STEPHEN TOMLIN

Aged 57, of Capricorn Close, Bewbush, Crawley, admitted assaulting a woman. Fined £40, £34 surcharge, £85 costs.

ASHKAAN KALHORY

Aged 28, of Montpelier Road, Brighton, admitted possessing cannabis and cocaine. Fined £1,166, £117 surcharge, £85 costs.