• Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Travel
  • Weather
  • Sport
Bath Echo
  • Friday 31st October 2025
  • Subscribe
  • Opinion
  • Reviews
  • Letters
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Jobs
  • Awards
Bath Echo

Bath, GB

  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Travel
  • Weather
  • Sport
Home
News Headlines
Crime

Bath court hears troubled 25-year-old is weaning himself off drugs

Wednesday 29th October 2025 Bath Echo News Team Crime

Share
Tweet
WhatsApp
Pin
Share

Bath magistrates have revoked a community order issued by another court on a 25-year-old man with mental health and drug issues.

Ben Badman, who is currently living at the Julian House shelter in Bath, was in breach of the order, having missed appointments and turning up to one intoxicated, a probation officer told the court on Monday 27th October.

The court heard that the order had been imposed earlier this year by a court in Cardiff after Badman admitted to a public order offence in Greggs and an assault on a member of staff at the Central Square shop by pushing her shoulder.

Duty solicitor Sam Stevens told Bath magistrates that Badman had a difficult upbringing after his mother died and he was taken into care; he has a lot going on in his life, but has taken steps to sort himself out.

He has come off spice, is coming off heroin and still has issues with crack cocaine.

Magistrates revoked the community order and fined Badman £200. He was also ordered to pay costs of £85.

Share
Tweet
WhatsApp
Pin
Share
Next article Popular Bath pub’s plans aim to boost city centre’s leisure economy
Previous article Fundraising campaign launched to save Keynsham Music Festival

Related Stories

Manslaughter charges over house party murder dismissed by court
Thursday 30th October 2025

Manslaughter charges over house party murder dismissed by court

Witnesses being sought after fail-to-stop collision on A39 near Bath
Thursday 30th October 2025

Witnesses being sought after fail-to-stop collision on A39 near Bath

88-year-old man who killed his wife will be sentenced next month
Thursday 30th October 2025

88-year-old man who killed his wife will be sentenced next month

...
Followers
Follow
...
Followers
Follow
...
Followers
Follow

Top Stories

Manslaughter charges over house party murder dismissed by court

Manslaughter charges over house party murder dismissed by court

Thursday 30th October 2025
Witnesses being sought after fail-to-stop collision on A39 near Bath

Witnesses being sought after fail-to-stop collision on A39 near Bath

Thursday 30th October 2025
Mixed-use development for city townhouse includes speakeasy bar

Mixed-use development for city townhouse includes speakeasy bar

Thursday 30th October 2025
National award recognition for ‘caring’ primary school in Keynsham

National award recognition for ‘caring’ primary school in Keynsham

Thursday 30th October 2025
University of Bath submits plans for eight more accommodation blocks

University of Bath submits plans for eight more accommodation blocks

Thursday 30th October 2025
  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Politics
  • What’s On
  • Travel
  • Weather
  • Sport
  • Back to top
Created by Media Bath - Regulated by IMPRESS

About the Bath Echo | Your City, Your News

We're your local independent newspaper covering news and events across beautiful Bath and the close surrounding villages. We're here to help keep Bathonians in the know about what's going on in their city.

Useful Info

  • House Rules
  • Cookie Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Complaints Policy
  • Social Media Policy
© Bath Echo 2025. All rights reserved.
Produced by Media Bath Limited