Christopher John Burch, 48, of Martins Court, Swallow Lane, St Albans. On January 31, 2014, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and the offence was racially aggravated. Fine, costs: £288. 

Daniel Hayes, 22, of Arthur Road, St Albans. On January 26, 2014, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Fine, costs: £525.

Richard Hossell, 47, of Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans. On February 1, 2014, stole groceries worth £325.02 from Sainsbury’s, Hemel Hempstead. Commission of further offence during operational period of suspended sentence order. Suspended sentence order varied to read: committed to prison for eight weeks suspended for 13 months.

Barry John Smith, 34, of House Lane, Sandridge. On February 2, 2014, wilfully obstructed a police officer in the execution of his duty. Fine, costs: £290.

Mark Anthony Smith, 37, of Shottfield Close, Sandridge. On February 2, 2014, assaulted a police officer in the execution of his duty. Fine, compensation, costs: £380.