The raid took place on April 27 and cash and a Rolex watch were found. Inset: stock images. Right inset: by John Torcasio on Unsplash A SUSPECTED drug dealer has appeared in court after his room at a Basingstoke guest house was raided last week. Kirk Matthews has been charged with possessing cannabis with the intent to supply it and having a handgun without a licence. It comes after a drugs raid on his room at Wessex House guest house in Winchester Road last Tuesday (April 27). He has further been charged with handling stolen property, namely cash and a watch. The 31-year-old, whose listed address is the guest house, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (April 29), where his case was sent to Winchester Crown Court.
By Tom Orde Crime and court reporter
Bitterne southampton A MAN sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in Bitterne Road Precinct. Paul Anthony Remnant was in alcohol when he sexually assaulted a teenage girl, according to court documents. He denied the offence which happened on May 16 last year but was found guilty at Southampton Magistrates Court. He was jailed for six months, suspended for two years as he has no similar previous convictions and had not offended for six years. Remnant, 39, of Fritham Road, Southampton must complete 20 rehabilitation activity days and 12 months alcohol treatment. He must pay £500 compensation and £625 court costs.
A SOUTHAMPTON man caught carrying a stun gun has been put on tag for three months. Valentin Alexander Vorobjov, 36, was caught carrying the adapted weapon in the city on November 12 last year. Appearing at Southampton Magistrates Court, he pleaded guilty to possession of a stun gun. Vorobjov, of Lower Brownhill Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for eight weeks suspended for 18 months. He was put on electronic monitoring banning him from leaving his home between 7pm and 6am until July 18. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £128 and court costs of £85.