At Ashburton Petty Sessions on Friday: Before F. H. Firth, Esq. (Chairman) and P. F. S. Esq. John Kemble, a private in Her Majesty’s 11th Regiment Foot, home on furlough, but who did not appear, was charged by P.S. Nott with assaulting him in the execution of his duty in Ashburton streets, on Saturday night. The officer said was dispersing an unruly mob at 11 o’clock at night when the defendant struck him. They both fell, and when down some other person kicked the witness. Kemble got up, and P.O. Hatherley then got hold of him, and they were hustled away down the street. Defendant was fined £2 and 10s 6d costs, or a month’s imprisonment in default. His brother, Joseph Kemble, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the crowd, and was fined 10s including costs. Defendant was allowed a fortnight to get the money. John Pinsent, of Ilsington, pleaded guilty to being drunk, and was fined 10s. William Stevens, Bagtor, Ilsington, was fined 2s 6d for not sending his grandson to school. Elizabeth Ann Hannaford charged Susan Williams with assault. Williams stated that Hannaford called her names in church, and on coming out she struck her for it. The case was dismissed.
Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.
Referenced
GRO0494 Bristol: John Pinsent: 1852 – 1917 (?)