A MAN has appeared in court charged with theft from The Co-op in Linthwaite.

Thomas Roberts, 26, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court yesterday after pleading guilty to the theft of £30 worth of chocolates from the Co-op in Manchester Road.

Roberts, of New Street, Milnsbridge, was also in court for non-compliance with a community order.

But magistrates adjourned sentencing to tie this in with other matters.

He will next appear at Dewsbury Magistrates on Monday, March 5.