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Castle Inn 1900s



Folkestone Herald 27-10-1900

Saturday, October 20th: Before Alderman Banks, Lieut. Col. Hamilton, and Messrs. J. Fitness, W.G. Herbert, J. Pledge, and W. Wightwick.

The transfer of the licence of the Castle Inn to Albert Pollard was agreed to.

Folkestone Herald 21-12-1901

Monday, December 16th: Before Alderman J. Banks, Messrs. W. Wightwick, C.J. Pursey, and G.I. Swoffer, and Lieut. Col. Hamilton.

George Edward White was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Foord Road about 9.10 p.m. on Sunday night.

P.C. Taylor said prisoner was drunk and fighting with another man outside the Castle Inn.

The Magistrates` Clerk (Mr. Bradley): Where is the other man?

Witness: He ran away.

The Chief Constable (Mr. H. Reeve): He had more sense than this man.

Prisoner said he was very sorry it had occurred. He had never been there before.

He was fined 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, or seven days`.

Folkestone Chronicle 7-3-1903

Adjourned Licensing Sessions.

On Wednesday morning the large hall at the Folkestone Town hall was crowded to excess by temperance people, publicans, “trade” sympathisers, and some hundreds of the neutral public, to witness the anticipated legal combat over licensing matters in the borough. The Court presented a very animated appearance. On the Bench were Mr. W. Wightwick, Colonel Hamilton, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Mr. E.T. Ward, Mr. J. Pledge, Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Mr. C.J. Pursey. Facing the Bench were a noble array of legal luminaries, including Mr. Lewis Glyn K.C., and Mr. Percival Hughes, instructed respectively by Mr. Martin Mowll and Mr. G. Haines, to represent the applicants in the cases of opposed old licences; Mr. Thomas Matthew and Mr. Thorn Drury, instructed by Mr. Minter, representing new applicants; and Mr. Montague Bradley, solicitor, who held a watching brief for the Temperance Council. The Chief Constable, Mr. Harry Reeve, was present conducting the opposition. These gentlemen were flanked by the Press on one side, and on the other by either the principals or representatives of the various breweries having interests in the town, such as Messrs. Leney, Mackeson, Nalder and Colyer, Flint, G. Beer, etc.

The Chairman, in opening the Court, said that 23 full licences stood adjourned since the previous Court. Since the adjournment, enquiries had been made, and from those enquiries the Chief Constable was instructed to persevere in the objection against nine houses, viz.: The Providence, Mr. Arthur F. East; Marquis Of Lorne, Wm. R. Heritage; Granville, Charles Partridge; Victoria, Alfred Skinner; Tramway, Fredk. Skinner; Hope, Stephen J. Smith; Star, Ernest Tearall; Bricklayers Arms, Joseph A. Whiting; and Blue Anchor, Walter Whiting. From a recent inspection of those houses, however, the Bench had decided to withdraw the objections against the Victoria, the Hope, and the Blue Anchor, and proceed with the remainder. Regarding the 17 houses which would that day have their licences renewed without opposition, the Bench had decided to deal with them at the 1904 Sessions according to the then ruling circumstances. The Bench desired to warn Mrs. Brett, of the Swan Hotel, as to her husband`s conduct of the business. In the cases of the London And Paris, the Imperial Hotel, the Mechanics Arms, and those houses against which convictions were recorded, it was the desire of the Bench to warn the various landlords that any further breach of the licensing laws would place their licences seriously in jeopardy. With respect to the Imperial Tap (sic), the Castle, and those houses which had been originally objected to for structural alterations to be made, the Bench now renewed the licences on the condition that the order made as to the various alterations should be carried out in 14 days. It was the wish of the Bench that the general warning should also apply to the beerhouses under the Act of 1869.

Coming to the licences in the old portion of the town, the Bench were of opinion that they were out of all proportion to the population, and it was the purpose of the Bench to obtain information before the 1904 Sessions which would lead to their reduction. In the meantime, the Bench invited the brewers and owners to co-operate with the Magistrates in arriving at the mode of the reduction. Failing that, the Justices would take the matter into their own hands, and, he hoped, arrive at conclusions on a fair and equitable basis. (Hear, hear)

Mr. Lewis Glyn K.C. at once asked the Bench to withdraw their opposition to all the opposed licences this year. With the whole of his learned friends, he thought he was right in saying that in view of legislation in the coming year it would be fairer to the Trade to wait until 1904 before taking any drastic action. He would submit that because a neighbourhood happened to be congested, it was hardly fair to take away one man`s living and to hand it over to another, which such a proceeding practically meant.

The Chairman said the Bench would note Counsel`s observations, but the applications must proceed in the usual way.
 
Folkestone Herald 7-3-1903

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

The Adjourned Licensing Sessions for the Borough of Folkestone were held in the Town hall on Wednesday. In view of the opposition by the police to a number of the existing licences extraordinary interest was evinced in the meeting, and when the proceedings commenced at eleven o`clock in the morning there was a very large attendance, the “trade” being numerously represented. Representatives of the Folkestone Temperance Council and religious bodies in the town were also present, prominent amongst them being Mr. J. Lynn, Mrs. Stuart, and the Rev. J.C. Carlile. Prior to the commencement of business the Licensing Justices held a private meeting amongst themselves. When the doors were thrown open to the public there was a tremendous rush for seats. The Justices present were the following:- Mr. W. Wightwick, Mr. E.T. Ward, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Col. Hamilton, Mr. J. Pledge, Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Mr. C.J. Pursey.

Before proceeding with the business, the Chairman announced that at the Annual Licensing Meeting the Justices adjourned the renewal of 23 full licences and five on beer licences, and directed the Chief Constable to give notice of objection to the owners of the licences of the following nine houses:- Providence (Arthur F. East); Marquis Of Lorne (William R. Heritage); Granville (Charles Partridge); Victoria (Alfred Skinner); Tramway (Frederick Skinner); Hope (Stephen J. Smith); Star (Ernest Tearall); Bricklayers Arms (Joseph A. Whiting); and Blue Anchor (Walter Whiting). Since the former sessions the Justices had inspected all the houses objected to, and considered the course which they ought to pursue with respect to the same, with the result that they had directed the Chief Constable to withdraw the notices of objection served by him with respect of the Victoria, Hope, and Blue Anchor, and to persist in the opposition to the following:- Providence, Marquis Of Lorne, Granville, Tramway, Star, and Bricklayers Arms. As regarded the remaining 15 full licences and five beer licences they would renew the same this year, and deal with them next year according to the circumstances.

With respect to the Packet Boat, the Brewery Tap, and the Castle they ordered the back entrances of the licensed premises to be closed within 14 days from this date.
 
Folkestone Chronicle 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick, Lieut. Colonel Fynmore, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Mr. T.J. Vaughan, and Mr. J. Stainer.

The Castle Inn, Foord Road, held by the late Mr. Pollard was, as a temporary measure, transferred to the widow.

Folkestone Express 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8th: Before Lieut. Col. Fynmore, W. Wightwick, W.G. Herbert, and J. Stainer Esqs., and Alderman Vaughan.

A temporary authority was granted to Mrs. Pollard, widow of the late Albert Pollard, for the Castle Inn.

Folkestone Herald 11-7-1903

Wednesday, July 8th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick, Lieut. Colonel Fynmore, and Mr. J. Stainer.

The following licence was transferred: Castle Inn, Foord Road, to Mrs. Pollard, wife of the late landlord.

Folkestone Express 5-9-1903

Wednesday, September 2nd: Before W. Wightwick, E.T. Ward, and J. Stainer Esqs.

The licence of the Castle Inn was transferred to Mrs. Pollard, widow of the late Alfred Pollard.

Folkestone Herald 5-9-1903

Wednesday, September 2nd: Before Messrs. W. Wightwick, E.T. Ward, and J. Stainer.

Licence was transferred as follows: Castle Inn, Foord, from Albert Pollard, deceased, to his wife, Mary Pollard

Folkestone Chronicle 20-2-1904

Monday, February 15th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Aldermen Spurgen and Vaughan, Lieut. Cols. Westropp and Fynmore, Mr. W.C. Carpenter, and Mr. G. Stainer.

George Henry Higgins was charged with the theft of a clock, valued at 30s., in April, 1902.

Mr. Sidney Harris, a watchmaker, living at 14, South Street, said that he had employed the prisoner between March and April, 1902. The prisoner had then started business for himself at 1, Boscombe Road, and about April 20th witness had given him a clock to repair. This had not been returned, and in June witness found that he had left the shop and disappeared, together with the clock. Witness had then informed the police, and a warrant for the arrest of the prisoner was issued. The clock produced was that which had been stolen.

Ellen Lucy Edith Pollard said that she was landlady of the Castle public house, Foord Road. About June 1st, 1902, a man named Burrell had sold the clock, which she recognised, to her husband for 30s.

Detective Sergeant Burniston said that he took over the charge of the prisoner at Cavendish Road police station, London. On the journey to Folkestone prisoner had said that he had given the clock to James Burrell to sell for him. When formally charged he confessed that he had stolen the clock in order to obtain food for his children.

The prisoner denied the evidence of Detective Sergeant Burniston with regard to his words in the train.

A sentence of one month`s hard labour was imposed.
 
Folkestone Express 20-2-1904

Monday, February 15th: Before E.T. Ward, W.C. Carpenter and J. Stainer Esqs., Aldermen Spurgen and Vaughan, and Lieut. Cols. Westropp and Fynmore.

George Henry Higgins was charged with stealing a clock in April, 1902.

Sidney Harris, a watchmaker, of 14, South Street, said in March, 1902, prisoner went to his shop and asked for work. He employed him for a time. In April of the same year he accompanied witness to No. 1, Boscombe Road, where h hired a part of the shop to do business on his own account. About the 20th of April witness handed to prisoner a clock to repair. He called about a week after and asked to be allowed to keep it a few days longer, and witness assented. In June he ascertained that prisoner had left the shop and taken the clock with him, and in consequence witness gave information to the police and applied for a warrant. He identified the clock produced as his property, and valued it at 30s.

In answer to prisoner, witness denied that he had the clock for sale on commission.

Ellen Lucy Edith Pollard, landlady of the Castle public house, Foord Road, said about the 1st of June, 1902, a man went to the inn and offered her husband a clock for sale. It was not the prisoner. Her husband bought the clock for 30s. The man of whom he bought it was named Burrow or Burrell, and he lived in Ship Street.

Prisoner said the man only gave him 8s. for the clock.

Det. Sergt. Burniston said on Saturday he received the prisoner at Cavendish Road Police Station, Balham, London, and arrested him on a warrant. Prisoner said he would tell him all about it at Folkestone. On his way down he said “I gave it to James Burrell to sell for me, and he told me he sold it for 30s. to the landlord of the Castle public house”. When formally charged at Folkestone, prisoner said “I shall plead Guilty. I took the clock because I had no money. My wife was in hospital, and I wanted to buy some food for my children”. He received the clock from Mrs. Pollard.

Prisoner denied telling Burniston the story he had related, and said he did not know where the clock had gone to, or what amount it was sold for.

The Bench sentenced the prisoner to one month`s hard labour.

Folkestone Daily News 20-12-1905

Wednesday, December 20th: Before Messrs. G. Spurgen and W.G. Herbert.

The temporary transfer of the Castle Inn, Foord, was applied for by Mr. Attwood, who for 20 years has been park keeper at Radnor Park, Mrs. Pollard being the outgoing tenant.

The application was granted, but Mr. Herbert expressed the opinion that Mr. Attwood was not acting very wisely in giving up his appointment to become a licensed victualler.

The applicant and the officials were kept waiting a long time before two licensing justices could be found. After some time Mr. Herbert arrived, and the services of Alderman Spurgen were procured from the adjacent committee room, where he was attending to the town`s business.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.
 
Folkestone Express 23-12-1905

Local News

On Wednesday morning at the police court, Mr. Attwood, late Radnor Park keeper, applied for the transfer of the licence of the Castle Inn, Foord, from Mrs. Pollard. Mr. Herbert and Alderman Spurgen were on the Bench, and the former said the licence would be granted, but they both thought Mr. Attwood was very stupid.

Mr. Attwood: I hope not.

Mr. Herbert: We hope it will turn out all right for your sake.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Herald 23-12-1905

Wednesday, December 20th: Before Alderman W.G. Herbert and Alderman G. Spurgen.

An application for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Castle Inn, Foord Road, from Mrs. Pollard to Mr. Attwood was granted.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions. 

Folkestone Daily News 24-1-1906

Wednesday, January 24th: Before The Mayor, Messrs. E.T. Ward, R.J. Linton, T.J. Vaughan, W.C. Carpenter, W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Col. R.J. Fynmore, and Major Leggett.

Mr. W. Attwood`s application for the transfer of the licence of the Castle Inn, Foord, was acceded to.


Folkestone Chronicle 27-1-1906

Wednesday, January 24th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Councillor Carpenter, Aldermen T.J. Vaughan and W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Major Leggatt and Mr. Linton.

The following licensed premises was transferred:- The Castle, to Mr. W. Attwood

Folkestone Express 27-1-1906

Wednesday, January 24th: Before The Mayor, Alderman Vaughan, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Major Leggett, W.G. Herbert, W.C. Carpenter, E.T. Ward, and R.J. Linton Esqs.

The following licence was transferred by the Magistrates: The Castle Inn, from Mrs. Pollard to Mr. E. Attwood.

Folkestone Herald 27-1-1906

Wednesday, January 24th: Before The Mayor, Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Alderman W.G. Herbert, Councillor R.J. Fynmore, Councillor W.C. Carpenter, Major Leggett, Mr. E.T. Ward, and Mr. R.J. Linton.

The licence of the Castle Inn was transferred from Ellen Lucy Pollard to Wm. Attwood.

Folkestone Daily News 24-5-1907

Friday, May 24th: Before The Mayor, Messrs. Swoffer, Vaughan, Ames, Stainer, Boyd, and Hamilton.

John Minter pleaded Not Guilty to damaging a glass panel.

P.C. Bourne said at 10.50 last night he was in Foord Road opposite the Baths. He observed the prisoner near the Castle Inn, where he saw him throwing something at the public house, and heard a crash of glass. Witness went over, and found the glass panel of the door broken. He went after the prisoner and told him he should charge him with breaking the glass panel of the door. Prisoner replied “Yes, I meant to do it. The landlord wouldn`t let me have any more beer, and chucked me out. I don`t care if I get three months for it”. Witness brought him to the police station, and charged him with breaking the panel, value 45s.

William Attwood, landlord of the Castle Inn, said about 10.50 his son called his attention to a crash of glass, and on going into the bar he found a large stone lying on the floor. The prisoner came into the house about 9 o`clock, and left about a quarter to ten. Witness had to put him out of the bar because he used very indecent language and refused to leave. He heard prisoner say something about smashing a glass. He valued the damage at 45s.

The prisoner said he threw the stone at a dog, and the stone bounced through the window.

He was sentenced to two months` hard labour.

Prisoner: Thank you.

Folkestone Herald 25-5-1907

Friday, May 24th: Before The Mayor, Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Councillor G. Boyd, Mr. J. Stainer, and Major Leggett.

John Wm. Minter was charged with wilfully breaking the glass panel of a doorway of the Castle Inn.

P.C. Bourne said at 10.50 p.m. he saw the prisoner throw something towards the house, and heard the smashing of glass. The glass panel of the door to the public bar was broken. Prisoner walked away, but witness stopped him, and told him that he would be charged with the offence. Prisoner said “Yes, I meant to do it; that old landlord would not let me have some more beer, and threatened to chuck me out. I don`t care whether I get six months for it”. Prisoner had been drinking, but appeared to know what he was doing.

William Attwood, landlord at the Castle Inn, estimated the damage at about 45s. Witness had seen defendant at about 7 p.m. in the public bar. Prisoner left three quarters of an hour after. Witness had to put him out of the bar because he would not cease using obscene language. As he refused to leave when requested to do so, witness picked him up and put him out. Accused said something about smashing the glass.

Prisoner said he had no intention of smashing the window. He threw at a dog – a kind of collie dog – that was passing by.

It was stated that prisoner had been convicted eight times for drunkenness.

The Mayor said prisoner was a disgrace to civilisation. The sooner he was out of the town the better. The Bench sentenced him to two months` hard labour.

Folkestone Express 1-6-1907

Friday, May 24th: Before The Mayor, Alderman Vaughan, Colonel Hamilton, Major Leggatt, and J. Stainer, G.I. Swoffer, and G. Boyd Esqs.

John William Minter was charged with wilfully breaking a pane of glass at the Castle Inn, Foord, the property of William Attwood.

P.C. Bourne said at 10.50 on Thursday evening he saw prisoner standing in front of the Castle Inn, and also saw him throw something in the direction of the public house and heard a smash of glass. He went up to the door and saw a glass panel was smashed. He followed prisoner, overtook him, and charged him with wilfully breaking the glass panel of the door. He replied “Yes. I meant to do it. That old landlord would not let me have any more beer just now, and chucked me out. I don`t care if I get three months for it”. The value of the glass, he understood, was 45s. Prisoner had been drinking, but appeared to know quite well what he was doing.

In reply to prisoner, witness said he saw no dog.

William Attwood said his son called his attention to the smash of glass. He went to the bar and picked up the stone produced. There was a large hole in the glass panel. The damage was 45s. Prisoner was in the bar about nine o`clock, and left at a quarter to ten. He then put him out of the bar because he was disorderly, and using filthy language. He only had half a pint of beer during the whole time he was there. He heard prisoner say something about smashing the glass.

Prisoner said it was an accident. He had no intention of breaking the window. He “fired” at a dog, and the stone bounced off.

The Chief Constable said the mean had been eight times before the Bench, chiefly for drunkenness.

The Bench sentenced the prisoner to two months` hard labour.

Folkestone Daily News 27-11-1907

Wednesday, November 27th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Messrs. Vaughan and Fynmore.

An application was also made by Mr. Attwood jun. for the temporary transfer of the Castle Inn from Mr. Attwood sen. to himself. Granted.

Folkestone Express 30-11-1907

Local News

At the Police Court on Wednesday, before E.T. Ward Esq., Alderman Vaughan, and Lieut. Col. Fynmore, the licence of the Castle Inn, Foord, was temporarily transferred from the Mr. Attwood to his son, Mr. P.A. Attwood.

Folkestone Herald 30-11-1907

Wednesday, November 27th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Alderman T.J. Vaughan, and Lieut. Col. R.J. Fynmore.

Application for the transfer of the Castle Arms (sic) from Mr. Attwood, sen., to Mr. Attwood, jun., were granted.

Folkestone Daily News 4-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Messrs. Herbert, Fynmore, Boyd, Carpenter, and Leggett.

The licence of the Castle Inn was transferred from William Attwood sen. to Percy William Attwood jun.
 
Folkestone Express 7-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4th: Before E.T. Ward Esq., Lieut. Col. Fynmore, W.C. Carpenter, W.G. Herbert, R.J. Linton, and G. Boyd Esqs.

The following transfer of alehouse licence, for which temporary authority had been granted, was confirmed: Castle Inn, from Mr. W. Attwood to Mr. P.W. Attwood.
 
Folkestone Herald 7-12-1907

Wednesday, December 4th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Councillors W.C. Carpenter and G. Boyd, Messrs. W.G. Herbert and R.J. Linton.

It was a special session for the transfer of licences. That of the Castle Inn was transferred from Mr. W. Attwood, senior, to Mr. P.W. Attwood, junior.

Folkestone Daily News 6-7-1908

Monday, July 6th: Before Messrs. Vaughan, Wood, Fynmore, and Jenner.

Frederick Loach was charged with wilfully breaking a plate glass window at the Castle Inn, Foord, on Saturday.

Frederick Percy Attwood said he was the landlord of the Castle Inn. On Saturday night the prisoner came in and asked for something to drink, but as he was drunk witness refused to serve him. Witness asked him to leave, but as he declined to do so he put him out. Witness immediately heard a crash, and saw prisoner`s fist through the window. On going out, prisoner said “Now you can have me locked up”. Witness gave him into custody.

Prisoner said he put his hand up to save the door being slammed in his face, and his hand went through the glass panel.

The Chief Constable said prisoner was one of his regular customers, and there were several charges against him.

He was sentenced to one month`s hard labour.

Folkestone Express 11-7-1908

Monday, July 6th: Before Lieut. Colonel Fynmore, Alderman Vaughan, and Messrs. C. Jenner and R.G. Wood.

Frederick Loach, whose right wrist was bandaged, was charged with wilfully and maliciously breaking a plate glass panel at the Castle public house, Foord, on Saturday night. Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty.

Percy William Attwood, landlord of the Castle Inn, said he was in the bar on Saturday night, when prisoner came in. He had had enough to drink, and witness refused to serve him with more. He asked prisoner several times to leave, and eventually he had to put him out into the street. Directly witness shut the door, he heard a crash and saw an arm come through the glass panel. He went outside and prisoner said “There you are; now you can have me locked up”. Blood was running from prisoner`s hand. He gave information to the police, and prisoner was taken to the police station. The cost of replacing the panel was £2 5s.

Prisoner endeavoured to prove that the panel was broken by an accident.

The Chief Constable said Loach was one of their regular customers. He had been there six times for various offences. When he got a little money he spent it on drink.

Loach was sent to prison for one month with hard labour.

Folkestone Herald 10-10-1908


Saturday, October 3rd: Before Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Lieut. Col. R.J. Fynmore, and Councillor C. Jenner.

Ellen Hall was charged with being drunk and disorderly in St. John`s Church Road on Friday. She pleaded Not Guilty.

P.C. Watson deposed that at 11 o`clock the previous night he was on duty in St. John`s Church Road, where he saw the prisoner, very drunk. She was swearing about a man called Nash, and also used bad language to witness. He requested her to go home, but she refused. Witness then took her into custody, and brought her to the police station, and charged her with being drunk and disorderly. That was a usual occurrence almost every night with prisoner, and there were a great many complaints against her.

P.S. Lawrence deposed that at ten minutes past eleven the previous night he was on duty at the police station, when the prisoner was brought in by the last witness. She was very drunk and abusive.

Susan Button said that her sister (the accused) went out the previous night at about nine o`clock to get a bottle of stout from the Castle Inn. She came back, and then went out again at about ten o`clock. She was not intoxicated then. Witness went out and saw a lot of people in the street with a policeman. Her sister was there. Witness brought her in and would not let her go out again. Witness locked the door and kept the key, but her sister was determined to go out, so she gave way. She did not hear of her any more until she was told that she had been taken to the police station. Witness did not hear any noise.

Prisoner corroborated the evidence of her sister, and denied using bad language.

A fine of 10s. was imposed for being drunk, 10s. for being disorderly, and 6s. 6d. costs, or 14 days` imprisonment with hard labour.

Folkestone Express 10-4-1909

Monday, April 5th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Aldermen Spurgen and Vaughan, and Lieut. Col. Fynmore.

Frederick George Fennell, a man with a wooden leg, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Foord Road. He pleaded Not Guilty.

P.C. Waters said at 11.20 on Saturday night he saw the prisoner outside the Castle Inn, Foord Road. He was drunk, shouting and swearing. When requested to go away, he refused to do so. As he had previously spoken to him at about half past ten, he took him into custody, when he became very violent. With the assistance of P.C. Ashby, he (witness) got him to the ground and handcuffed him. They also had to tie his legs together and put him on a motor coach to get him to the police station.

Prisoner said he was not drunk. Ashby came behind him and threw him to the ground. He had not had a drop of drink. The Magistrates could see where the police knocked him about. He had his eye blacked and his head cut.

P.S. Osborne said when the prisoner was brought to the station he was very drunk and making use of filthy language.

Prisoner made allegations against the police that they punched him four or five times in the mouth when he was lying on the ground handcuffed. They also kicked him. He had never, he said, had policemen knock him about in that town, and he had never knocked anyone about.

The Chief Constable said there were ten previous convictions against Fennell, eight for being drunk and disorderly, one for assaultin the police, and one for stealing, the last being 2½ years ago.

Fined 5s. and 5s. 6d. costs, but in default he went to prison for seven days` hard labour.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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