A Jack Daniels thief has appeared in court following an incident at a Sainsbury's store in Lewisham.

John Awudi stole three bottles of Jack Daniels, to the value of £48, from the Sainsbury's store in New Cross Gate on May 10, 2022.

The 43-year-old admitted to the offence and was fined £124 during a hearing at Bromley Magistrates' Court on May 11.

Awudi, of Brixton Water Lane in Lambeth, must pay £10 per fortnight starting on June 8.

This includes a £40 fine, £34 surcharge and costs of £50.

No compensation was ordered due to low income.

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