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A shoplifter’s most recent theft of booze from a shop had him admitting alcohol has caused him some severe health issues and is now hitting him hard in the liver.

David Edgar, 62, appeared from custody via video link at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having admitted stealing alcohol from the Spar, Newhouse Road, Grangemouth on March 2 this year. His crime – pinching £13.99 worth of booze which was not recovered – was captured on CCTV.

The court heard Edgar was due for release from custody on July 7.

Lynn Swan, defence solicitor, said: “Alcohol has been an issue for him for a significant number of years and has resulted in health issues for him with his liver.”

Sheriff Charles Lugton placed Edgar, 3 – 4 Corentin Court, Finistere Avenue, Falkirk, on a supervised community payback order for 12 months and fixed a review of the order for two month’s time.

Falkirk shoplifter having health issues with his liver after pinching alcohol