A TAXI driver who took a fare to a Whalley nightclub realised after he had dropped them off that his wallet was missing.

Blackburn magistrates heard the wallet was recovered by doormen, minus the £60 he claimed was in it.

But Scott Mason pleaded guilty to theft on the basis that he had taken the wallet but not removed any money.

Mason, 26, of York Street, Clitheroe, admitted theft of the wallet belonging to Mohammed Rafhan. He was fined £80 with £75 costs.

Alex Mann, prosecuting, said Mr Rafhan kept his wallet in the door of his taxi.

After dropping off Mason and three others the wallet was missing.