A WINCHESTER woman has been fined for stealing from Marks and Spencer.

Nicola Garrad, 43, of Winnall Manor Road, stole £99.80 worth of meat from the Winchester branch of the supermarket chain on Wednesday, April 24, a court heard.

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Appearing at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 8, Garrad pleaded guilty to the crime.

She has been fined £40 and must also pay a £16 victim surcharge. No order for costs was made due to the defendant's means.

The total amount of £56 must be paid by August 7.