An Aberystwyth man who stole from two town businesses has been fined by magistrates.

Luke Sumner, whose address was given in court as c/o Flat 4, 4 Penmaesglas Road, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 17 June.

The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing £12 worth of alcohol from the Mill Street petrol station on 20 April this year.

He also admitted stealing clothes worth £31 from the Sports Direct store on Pier Street on 8 May.

Magistrates handed Sumner a fine of £80.

He must also pay total compensation of £43 to the two stores as well as prosecution costs of £85.