A shoplifter has been jailed for stealing more than £500 worth of food, alcohol and petrol. 

Shane Wright of Brunswick Place, Totton was jailed for four months after pleading guilty to six counts of theft from a shop at Southampton Magistrates' Court.

Magistrates heard on Thursday (August 5) that Wright stole £513 worth of items from Morrisons in Totton, and Tesco stores in Totton and Southampton. 

Among the stolen items were Lurpak butter, cheese, Stella Artois and whiskey. 

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He also admitted making off without payment at a petrol station in Millbrook on July 10.

He stole £84.66 worth of fuel. 

Magistrates found that the offences are "so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified".

They added that he has a "flagrant disregard for people and their property" and refuses to work with probation to address his drug issues. 

The 22-year-old must pay £504.01 in compensation.