Beacon is charged with receiving stolen property, while Spence is charged with the unauthorised possession of property. When the matter was called up, the court was informed that a statement from the owner of the goats was outstanding. The officers reportedly pursued the vehicle, which turned into a premises said to belong to Beacon, who then allegedly attempted to close the gate. It is reported that the motor vehicle was being driven by Spence. Wilson, in granting the request for the vehicle to be released, noted that he would need to have further discussion with the owner as to whom he loaned his motor vehicle.