Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for September 25 – September 28.

September 25:

Earl Francis, 61, of Elmstead Road, Bexhill, pleaded guilty to being in possession of a quantity of cocaine at Bexhill on April 8. The court issued a warrant for his arrest without bail, due to him failing to appear in court.

September 28:

Ryan Edwards, 30, of Battle Road, St Leonards, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. The offence took place at St Leonards between May 12 2024 and May 16 2025. He pleaded guilty to a further charge of being in possession of cannabis with intent to supply at St Leonards on May 14. Sentencing was adjourned until December 7 for reports to be prepared. He was released on unconditional bail.

Wesley Clark, 46, of Whydown Road, Bexhill, pleaded guilty to pursuing a course of conduct that amounted to the harassment of a woman by sending her numerous unwanted messages. The offence took place at Bexhill between July 18 and December 25 last year. Sentencing was adjourned for reports to be prepared. He was released on conditional bail.

Eddie Girvan, 30, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing cheese and laundry detergent from Co-op at Bohemia Road, St Leonards, on September 27. He also pleaded guilty to stealing a steak and two bottles of whisky from Marks and Spence at Hastings on September 8. The court made a community order and ordered him to pay £30 in compensation.

Kevin Woodman, 47, of Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings, pleaded guilty to common assault. The offence took place at Hastings on June 23. He also pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a pair of scissors in a private place at Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings, on April 26. Sentencing was adjourned for reports to be prepared. He was released on bail with conditions that included not to engage in “aggressive begging” including displaying signs and sitting by cash machines.

Michelle Tuohy, 33, of De La Warr Road, Bexhill, pleaded guilty to causing £760 criminal damage to a Range Rover vehicle at Bexhill on December 13, last year. The court made a community order with a requirement to abstain from alcohol for 100 days and ordered her to pay £300 in compensation. Lewes Crowhurst, 37, of Cornwallis Terrace, Hastings, pleaded guilty to being in possession of cannabis, with intent to supply, at St Leonards on May 14.Sentencing was adjourned until December 7 for reports to be prepared. He was released on unconditional bail.

Jack Laban, 44, of Tile Barn Road, St Leonards, pleaded guilty to being in possession of an offensive weapon – a Japanese Kusari chain weapon – in a private place at St Leonards on September 18 2024. Sentencing was adjourned until December 7 for reports to be prepared. He was released on unconditional bail.

Lewis Stacey, 33, of Hatherley Road, St Leonards, pleaded guilty to using racially aggravated threatening behaviour. The offence took place at Combe Haven Holiday Park, Harley Shute Road, St Leonards, on May 14. Sentencing was adjourned until December 7 for reports to be prepared. He was released on bail with the condition not to enter Combe Haven Holiday Park.