A COMMUNITY order has been given to a man who stole a £30 bottle of whiskey from a Co-Op store.

Christopher Hazelden, whose address is given as Salamanca Way, Colchester, appeared in court in April where he admitted to stealing a bottle of Bourbon whiskey.

The offence took place on Wednesday, April 27.

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Appearing in court on Friday, May 27, 51-year-old Hazelden was ordered to comply with drug rehabilitation requirements for six months.

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