A MAN has been fined £200 after to stealing £30 of shopping.

Magistrates heard how David Anthony Forrester, 33, of Dall Street, Burnley, stole various items belonging to Tesco in Burnley on July 13.

Forrester pleaded guilty to shoplifting and committing a further offence while subject to a 12-month conditional discharge.

Forrester was also ordered to pay £30 compensation. No order for prosecution costs was made because of Forrester's limited means.

No action was taken against Forrester over the discharge breach.