Michael John McCarthy, 37, of Roundfield Avenue, Harpenden. On September 25, 2013, at Hatfield Police Station, assaulted a police officer in the execution of his duty. Also, on November 7, 2013, failed to surrender to custody. Fine, compensation, costs: £230.

David Owen James, 44, of Hall Gardens, Colney Heath. On August 3, 2013, at St Albans, without authority, was in possession of a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of a thing, namely electricity. Community order made with programme, supervision and unpaid work requirements; also, on same date, was in possession of one packet of herbal cannabis, a class B drug. Costs: £145.