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A MAN has been sent to the crown court for trial following an incident in Newbury. Ashleigh Pegg appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 13. The 33-year-old, of Beancroft Road, Thatcham, faces five charges – all of which he denies. Specifically, Mr Pegg is accused of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress. Next, he is charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards PC Jacques Mitchell. Then, he is accused of assaulting PC David Folder and also of assaulting PC Jacques Mitchell by beating them. Finally, Mr Pegg is …

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