Community service, alcohol ban and fine for Douglas man

Friday, 17 May 2024 06:25

A Douglas man who committed a series of thefts has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Liam Flanagan, of Hazel Close, appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

The 57-year-old admitted stealing Jack Daniels, prosecco and butter from Shoprite in Port Erin, and jogging bottoms in Douglas, as well as being drunk and disorderly in Port Erin.

Flanagan was ordered to do 120 hours of community service, and handed a 12-month licensing ban as well as being ordered to pay £43.20 in compensation and £125 costs.

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