A BOY aged only 15 appeared in court after stealing cash from a Bradford supermarket.

The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his young age, was charged with theft from a shop.

He appeared before West Yorkshire Youth Court, at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, September 12.

According to court documents, he stole £200 in cash from the Farmfoods store on Harrogate Road, Greengates.

The offence, which the boy pleaded guilty to, happened on July 22 this year.

He was referred to the Bradford Youth Offender Team panel for a period of six months.

The boy’s parent/guardian must also pay £100 compensation.

The balance will be paid back at a rate of £5 per week, beginning on October 10.

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