A MAN who stole several bikes, including one from the police, has been ordered to complete unpaid work and pay compensation.

Kevin Graham, 42, of May Place, Basingstoke, swiped a bike from Hampshire Constabulary in Church Street in the town on September 4.

He stole a £200 cycle from Winchfield train station on May 22, another worth £250 from the same railway station on June 6, and a £100 bike from Basingstoke station on July 6.

Graham also admitted trespass with intent to steal on September 30.

He appeared before magistrates in court in Basingstoke last week and was ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work.

Graham was also ordered to pay compensation totalling £150 and court charges totalling £180.