AN ANDOVER man who stole two bottles of vodka and a vitamin drink has been ordered to pay compensation.

Jon Ball, of Weyhill Road, took the items worth £34.47 from Aldi, also in Weyhill Road, on January 11.

During a hearing at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on March 12, the 43-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of theft from a shop.

He was ordered to pay £34 compensation and a £35 fine.