A man who stole over £10,000 of items from an Ellesmere Port car dealership has been sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

Ashley Stringer, 35, of Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, previously entered a guilty plea to the charge of burglary.

The court heard that on February 19, 2023, Stringer had entered the Porsche dealership on Longlooms Road and stole an electric bike, watches and clothing to the collective value of about £11,000.

Appearing for sentencing at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, March 6, Stringer was handed a 12-month community order, where he must complete up to 15 days of a rehabilitation activity requirement.

He must also complete 120 hours unpaid work and pay a £114 surcharge.