A THIEF has been jailed for stealing spirits from Asda.

Nichola Gregory, aged 41, of Hilton Crescent, Boothstown, admitted stealing alcohol to the value of £136 on August 13.

She also admitted attempting to steal more alcohol from Asda on the same day.

She was jailed by Bolton magistrates for eight weeks. She was found to have pliers on her when she was arrested.