A Newcastle Emlyn man who stole a cash box from the community hall in Aberporth has been fined by magistrates.

Luke Cuber-Hives, of Preswylfa, Graig Street, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 28 August.

The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing a black box containing an unknown quantity of cash belonging to Aberporth community hall on 31 March this year.

Cuber-Hives was fined £120 by magistrates and ordered to pay £52 in compensation.

He must also pay £85 costs and a £48 victim fund surcharge.