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The final case heard in the court was that of Jason John Handy, a 33-year-old alcoholic-vagrant who was accused of breaching his anti-social behaviour order. Other cases on the last day included beggars, shoplifters, illegal minicab drivers and a terrorist hearing - the first of its kind—in which a
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consumption and resultant crime was at its height. There were eight licensed premises in the street and
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together eight reliable constables, known as "Mr
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terror suspect was accused of breaching his control order. The final day was heavily attended by members of the press. The court's remaining cases moved to
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