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Bideford man who swore during street argument faces Unpaid community work
A Bideford man has been ordered to do community work after he swore during a street argument .Diamantino Pedro, aged 25, was already subject to a suspended sentence for a fight outside a pub when he became involved in the argument in which he shouted and swore.His case was moved to Exeter Crown Court because the conviction for threatening and abusive behaviour put him in breach of a 36-week suspended sentence imposed 11 months ago for his role in an affray outside Crabby Dick’s pub.Pedro, of Stella Maris Court, Bideford, admitted the new offence and being in breach of the order and Judge Phillip Wassall added 40 hours unpaid work to his existing sentence.He said the new offence did not merit imposing the suspended sentence but warned Pedro he was likely to go straight to jail if he offended again.Mr David Bowen, prosecuting, said police were called to Stella Maris Court earlier this year after neighbours complained that Pedro hadbecome abusive during an argument.Trainee chef Pedro was not represented but told the judge he was sorry for the incident and intended to stay out of trouble in the future. The father-of-two was one of a group of men who were arrested in February 2012 after a brawl outside Crabby Dicks in Cooper Street, Bideford.He was caught on CCTV using his belt as a whip after an argument started inside the pub which was packed with customers watching an England Holland football match on television.The trouble spilled onto the pavement outside where the fight moved up and down the street with several customers becoming involved either as participants or as would be peacemakers.Pedro was jailed for 36 weeks, suspended for two years, ordered to do 100 hours unpaid community work and curfewed for four months by Recorder Mr James Tindal last June.
Armed police called to Bideford home
Armed police were called to flats in New street Bideford last night after receiving reports of a man with a firearm.
Police arrived at the flat in shortly after 7.30pm and remained in the area untill 10pm but were unable to find any weapon.
After carrying out investigations, no evidence was found to support the initial claims, which officers believe may have been made maliciously.
No arrests were made.