James Williams stole alcohol worth more than £1,000 Sainsbury’s in Stroud. Library image (Image: Pixabay)
A MAN has been sentenced after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from Sainsbury’s in Stroud.
James Williams, aged 40, admitted stealing £800 worth on June 27 and stealing £361 worth on July 15 from the supermarket.
He was ordered to pay £1,161 in compensation plus £85 in costs - a total of £1,246.
He was jailed for four weeks after a hearing at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on November 1.
According to the court register, Williams, of no fixed address in Churchdown, Gloucester, was jailed due to his history of offending and due to the high cost of the items taken.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here