A man was yesterday given a one-year jail term after he admitted to stealing alcohol, clothes and shoes from various shops.

41-year-old Oreste Zammit pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol from Max Diner in Hamrun on Monday and again on Tuesday.

He also admitted to stealing clothes and shoes from Marks and Spencers in Sliema on Tuesday and relapsing in view of previous convictions.

Police Inspectors Mario Bonello and Romina Veneziani prosecuted while Dr Michael Sciriha appeared for Mr Zammit.