A BRADFORD man has appeared in court after he stole handbags from a popular high street retailer.

Christopher Michael Cunningham, 33 of Manningham Lane, Manningham, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court to be sentenced on September 12.

He faced a charge of theft from a shop. 

According to court documents, he stole handbags worth £120 from New Look in Bradford on May 30 this year.

He received a 12-month conditional discharge and he was ordered to pay £120 compensation. 

A collection order was made by the court and the £120 must be paid by October 27. 

His guilty plea was taken into consideration when the sentence was imposed.

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