An Isle of Wight woman, charged with 24 separate offences, including theft, assault and criminal damage, has been sentenced.

Amber Banham-Gage, of George Street, Ryde, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Friday, June 28.

The 21-year-old previously pleaded guilty to 17 counts of theft, five counts of failing to comply with a community protection notice and a single charge of common assault and criminal damage.

Lauren Stone, prosecuting, said Banham-Gage failed to comply with a community protection notice on five occasions between February 14 and March 15.

Court heard Banham-Gage was told not to travel to East Cowes without having pre-arranged ferry travel but had been found on separate occasions drinking in public and with another woman she was not allowed to be in face-to-face contact with while in the town.

Ms Stone also outlined some of the theft offences:

  • On January 13, at Co-op in Sandown, she stole various items to the value of £23.85.
  • On January 24, at Co-op in East Cowes, she stole a bottle of alcohol of unknown value.
  • On March 15, at Co-op in East Cowes, she stole a crate of beer of unknown value.
  • On March 23, at Co-op in Ryde, stole items of unknown value.
  • On eight occasions between March 23 and 29, at Co-op in Ryde, she stole various items of unknown value.

Ms Stone told the court that on January 27, in Ryde, Banham-Gage assaulted a shop worker and used homophobic language, which the prosecution is treating as a hate crime incident.

On a separate occasion, under the influence of alcohol, Banham-Gage scratched an obscene word into a car, court heard.

Oscar Vincent, defending, said his client has a recent history of severe trauma and has attempted to self-medicate with alcohol – stealing it to support her dependency issue.

Mr Vincent said Banham-Gage had never troubled the criminal justice system until September 2023, and she is keen to address her alcohol issues.

Magistrates handed Ms Banham-Gage an 18-month community order, to include a 12-month alcohol treatment plan and 30 rehabilitation days.

She must pay £283.12 compensation.