A SERIAL shoplifter stole gin, Lego, toys and meat during his latest crime spree.

Darren Eason, 52, from Pontypool targeted Asda, Aldi, WH Smith and Superdrug in Cwmbran and Tesco and B&M in Abergavenny.

The defendant pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft.

The offences took place between August 3 and October 5, Newport Magistrates' Court was told.

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Eason, of Clarence Street, committed the offences whilst the subject of a suspended prison sentence.

He was jailed for 32 weeks.