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.
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