A WASHING powder thief has been ordered to participate in 15 days of rehabilitation activities by Manchester magistrates.

Anthony Harris, aged 30, of Trencherbone, Radcliffe, admitted stealing four bottles of Persil washing liquid from Pouundstretcher in Bury on August 22, a box of Bold washing powder the following day and two boxes of Surf washing powder on August 29 and a further four bottles of Surf washing liquid on August 30.

Harris was fined £50 and was ordered to pay the store £84.91 in compensation plus £85 towards prosecution costs.