A MAN who stole from two town centre shops appeared in court.

Christopher Richardson, of Great Northern Street, was before Huddersfield magistrates yesterday.

The bench was told that on November 9 he stole two essential oil diffusers from Mellow Moments in the Shambles.

The 28-year-old then took six mascaras from Superdrug on Alexandra Walk.

Richardson, who has problems with drugs, is currently serving a prison sentence for shoplifting.

He is due to be released on February 10.

Magistrates agreed to adjourn his case until February 13.

When he is released his bail condition is that he complies with the DIP and probation service.