TWO men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the theft of alcohol worth £37,000 from Asda where one of them worked.

Imran Dalal, 44, of Brunel Drive, Blackburn, an employee of the supermarket chain, and Colin Harvey Clayton, 44, formerly of Aster Chase, Lower Darwen, but now living in Wigan, were both sent on bail to Preston Crown Court charged with theft.

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The court heard the alcohol had allegedly been stolen over a six-month period.

The case was adjourned for a further hearing to take place.