MITCHELL Folland has been fined for stealing a coat from George Efstathiou in Bishop's Waltham.

Folland, 19, of Delamere Gardens, Fair Oak, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court to admit the charge of theft.

He had initially denied the allegation but changed his plea.

Magistrates fined him £250, with a £30 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

There was no order for compensation as the coat was recovered,