A MAN who admitted to stealing 84 postal packets belonging to the Royal Mail has been made subject of a community order.

Burnley Magistrates heard how Jamie Faller, 31, stole 83 postal packets in Accrington between February 19, 2015, and February 19, this year.

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The court heard he also stole a postal packet in Accrington on February 19, this year.

The total value of the items taken is not known.

Faller, of Fecitt Brow in Blackburn, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft.

Faller was made subject of a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, told to pay costs of £420 and ordered to pay £85 costs.