A teenager has admitted stealing meat from a Carpenders Park shop.

The Reece Cronk appeared at St Albans Magistrates’ Court today, charged with the shoplifting offence after some meat was stolen from the Co-Operative, in The Parade, on November 26.

The 19-year-old, of Whitchurch Avenue, in Edgware, was released on unconditional bail and is due to appear back in court for sentencing on January 9.