A BIKE thief has been handed a community order.

Christopher Scott Bryan, 44, admitted stealing four bikes, in Southampton and Winchester and stealing £50 in cash from Brian Sanderson.

Bryan, whose address was given as the Trinity Centre, Durngate, Winchester, received a community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement for up to 15 days.

He also admitted failing to surrender at Southampton Magistrates Court.

For failing to pay a fine of £350 to was given more time to pay.

Bryan was also ordered to pay Mr Sanderson £50 in compensation and an £85 victim surcharge.