A MAN from Hampshire who stole alcohol from two Basingstoke stores has been ordered to pay back costs.

On Sunday, August 27, last year Aaron Grant, from Winchester, stole Stella lager which cost £6.99 from a One Stop store in Basingstoke.

On Saturday, September 9, last year Grant stole four bottles of Hennessy which cost £150 from a Sainsbury's store in Basingstoke.

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During a hearing held at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Thursday, January 4 the 32-year-old pleaded guilty to the theft offences.

Magistrates ordered Grant to pay back £6.99 to Onestop.