A SHOPLIFTER swiped almost £100-worth of alcohol from Co-op in Ammanford.

David Nicklin, 34, of High Street in the town, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with two offences of shoplifting.

Nicklin was accused of stealing alcohol worth £52.50 from the store on October 16.

It’s alleged that he then stole £47-worth of alcohol from the same shop on October 29.

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He pleaded guilty to both offences at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on February 6.

Nicklin was ordered to pay £99.50 in compensation, a £250 fine, costs of £85 and a £100 surcharge.