Liverpool man charged with shoplifting

Detectives have charged a Liverpool man with shoplifting and breach of a restraining order following a number of incidents reported at a Tesco Metro store in Aigburth over the festive period.

Between 4 December and 25 December, a total of 11 shoplifting offences were reported at the store on Aigburth Road, and following enquiries a man was detained by officers.

Jonathan Lowey, 38 years, of Aigburth Road, was charged with 11 counts of theft and seven of breaching a restraining order and remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Remand Court this morning (Friday 31 December).