JOHN Michael Hosty, 41, of Lomax Street, Darwen, who stole six packs of steak worth £20 told police he had cooked them straight away at home because he was starving.
Hosty admitted to theft from the Co-op, Blackburn Road. He was given a six-month conditional discharge and must pay £20 compensation, £85 costs and £15 victim surcharge.
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The court heard he was identified from CCTV footage.
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