A MAN from Chard has been ordered not to visit two local supermarkets after a recent court hearing in Taunton.

Oliver Caulfield, 45, of Brutton Way, appeared in court on Wednesday, August 7, after being arrested on Wednesday, July 13.

He was charged with a 12 counts of theft, stealing items including spirits and joints of meat in offences which happened across June and July.


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Caulfield admitted to all the offences during the hearing at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

He was granted court bail, with conditions not to go to two supermarkets in Chard, pending a sentencing hearing at the same court on Monday, October 28.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Karen Pattison said: “The neighbourhood policing team is working with store staff to bring thieves to justice and stop a crime that affects us all.”