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Leeds magistrates remanded Astin in custody to appear at Kirklees Magistrates' Court on September 5.

The alleged incident happened at Reading Magistrates' Court on March 25, where the defendant was being sentenced for two previous convictions.

Man accused of assaulting judge; JUSTICE

A spokesperson for HM Courts and Tribunals Service said: "The enabling works required need to be completed before we move additional court business into Croydon as part of wider work to make the best use of the most suitable buildings in the court estate, including the closure of Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court.

Croydon Magistrates' Court is to temporarily close later this year; The court will close at the beginning of September

At a magistrates' court, a defendant will appear before three magistrates, also known as Justices of the Peace, who have the power to issue jail sentences of up to 12 months.

Doors open on a new era for city's magistrates' court

Laverick was released on unconditional bail and will return to North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Thursday June 28 for a trial.

Man convicted in his absence of biting his own dog has case reopened; Tyler Laverick, 20, was not able to attend his previous trial because summons were sent to an old address

Hearings which would usually be held at Bridgend will now be transferred to Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Magistrates' Court and Port Talbot Justice Centre.

Fears for local justice as magistrates' courts shut

A similar wave of cuts first proposed in 2010 saw Llwynypia Magistrates' Court in Rhondda and Aberdare Magistrates' Court in the Cynon Valley close.

'Last' court will shut doors for final time today

Magistrates' Court In reply, they said they will address the concerns and also confirmed they have now decided to continue to using the court for criminal hearings after the town's old police station is demolished.

Campaigners hail decision to keep magistrates' court; GOVT CONFIRMATION ENDS 'CLOUD OF UNCERTAINTY'

Plans to close Consett Magistrates' Court were initially announced in July last year, with North West Durham MP Pat Glass branding it a "stupid decision" that could "massively inconvenience victims".

North justice buildings to close

Courts axed to save cash; MIDLAND BUILDINGS 'SURPLUS TO CAPACITY' - BUT JOBS WILL BE SAFE, CLAIMS MP

In the last few years Merseyside has lost Dale Street Magistrates' Court, Victoria Street Magistrates' Court, Huyton and Knowlsey Magistrates' Court and North Sefton Magistrates' Court.

'Underused' courts to close down; NEWS WIRE