Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury drug dealer sent to crown court

A DRUG dealer has been sent to the crown court for sentencing.

In the dock for a preliminary hearing at Reading Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, May 25, was Sebastian Jordan.

The 19-year-old, of Old College Road, Newbury, admitted possessing the Class A-controlled drug cocaine and the Class B-controlled drug cannabis with intent to supply them in Newbury on December 28, 2020.

Mr Jordan, who was legally represented by Joanne Benn, was told both matters would be sentenced by a judge sitting at Reading Crown Court on a date to be fixed.

Mr Jordan was meanwhile released on unconditional bail.