BRANDY, whisky and rum were stolen from three town stores, Kidderminster magistrates were told.

The thief failed to answer his bail but later gave himself up to police and had spent a week in custody, said his solicitor, Ruth Edwards.

John Evans, 34, formerly of Windsor Drive, Kidderminster, and now of no fixed address, admitted stealing the spirits from Safeway, Stars News and P&P Stores in Lister Road.

He was remanded in custody until November 22 for a report.