A 26-year-old man from Ringwood has pleaded guilty to two shoplifting offences.

Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins, of no fixed abode, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday 30 September) where he admitted to the two charges against him.

He was remanded in custody, to next appear at the same court for sentencing on Monday 21 October.

The two thefts occurred last month at the Budgens store on Salisbury Road, Blashford.

During the first incident, on Saturday 21 September, £100 worth of meat was stolen.

During the second incident, on Sunday 22 September, £80 worth of meat was stolen.