Strand Street thief to be sentenced next week

A Pulrose man who's admitted stealing from two shops on Strand Street has been committed for sentencing.

27-year-old Anthony Lyons appeared at Douglas Courthouse earlier this week - he'd previously pleaded guilty to two counts of theft.

On July 11th he stole a grooming set, worth £40, from Boots and two gaming headsets, worth £119, from GAME.

Lyons will be sentenced on August 21st at the Court of General Gaol Delivery - on that date he'll also be sentenced for two counts of supplying drugs into the Isle of Man Prison.

He's been remanded at the Jurby facility until that date.