NEW Milton man David Graham Cullen has admitted five counts of shoplifting from a number of stores.

The 35-year-old, of Dinham Road, admitted stealing more than £400-worth of items from shops in New Milton, Totton and Brockenhurst.

Cullen pleaded guilty to five charges when he appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (April 2).

The charges came after an incident at Co-op, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, one at Co-op, Salisbury Road, Totton and three at Superdrug, in Station Road, New Milton.

Cullen stole £171.50 worth of items from the Totton store, and £229.90 worth of goods from the New Milton shop during the thefts, between March 10 and 20.

He was remanded in custody to be sentenced on Thursday, April 24.