Latest Kidderminster and Stourport cases heard in court

In the dock <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
In the dock (Image: Newsquest)
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A number of cases have been heard recently from defendants across Wyre Forest. 

From cases involving criminal damage to harassment, dozens of people go before the justice system each week with those found guilty receiving penalties ranging from fines and disqualifications to prison sentences. 

Here is a list of people from Wyre Forest who have appeared in court recently:

Gavin Pugh

Age: 53

Address: Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn

Pugh pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above the limit on the A448 in Chaddesley Corbett on July 15.

He had 131 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, which exceeded the prescribed limit.

He was disqualified from driving for 30 months, which will be reduced for completing a course by September 2028. Disqualification reduction period: 30 weeks.

He was also handed a custodial sentence of eight weeks, suspended for 12 months. CPS costs: £85. Surcharge: £154.

Natalie Duffy

Age: 42

Address: Betjeman Court, Kidderminster

Duffy pleaded guilty to using threatening/abusive/insulting words/behaviour to cause harassment/alarm/distress in Kidderminster on December 27, 2025.

She was handed a community order and wear electronic monitoring for a period of four months.

She must also complete rehabilitation activity for up to a maximum of 15 days, and was ordered to pay £100 in compensation.

Stuart Harrison

Age: 41

Address: Eddy Road, Kidderminster

Harrison pleaded guilty to obstructing/resisting a constable in the execution of duty in Kidderminster on May 6.

He was fined £40. CPS costs: £85.

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