A LITTLE Lever man was given an 18-week suspended sentence after he damaged a Metro taxi in Bolton and failed to pay his £9 fare.

Oliver Clinch, aged 19, of Redcar Road, was also convicted of two counts of threatening behaviour, stealing £60.50 worth of alcohol from Asda and for offending while on conditional discharge.

Clinch pleaded guilty to all charges and received an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. He must also carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.