A thief has been ordered to pay £2,255 to a Sainsbury’s store after stealing from his employer.

Ronald Chand, 30, of Teal Close in Enfield, must also complete 200 hours of unpaid work after he stole electrical goods from his workplace in Fleming Road, Waltham Abbey.

The former Sainsbury’s worker pleaded guilty to the theft of seven items and was also fined £145 by Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.