A thief has been given a chance to rehabilitate himself after admitting he stole wallpaper from a shop.

Lee Blackwell, of Marford Hill in Marford, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The 43-year-old admitted that on February 27, he stole two rolls of wallpaper from Colour Supplies in Wrexham city centre.

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Justin Espie, prosecuting, told the court that on the day in question, the defendant entered the store at around 3pm.

He then put the items in a large bag and left without paying - the items weren't recovered.

Alex Mackenzie, defending, told the court her client was already on a community order and that he had attended all appointments so far.

There had been a four-week delay in sorting his methadone script - which she said was a vital part in keeping him from offending.

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Deputy District Judge Lee Davies revoked the existing community order and imposed a new one for 18 months.

It will include a six month drug rehabilitation requirement, attendance on a thinking skills programme and 20 days of rehabilitation activity.

The defendant must also pay £85 costs and £40 in compensation, in addition to a £114 victim surcharge.