Jaimie Paul Day, 31, a Briton resident in Sliema, today admitted in court to having used a woman's credit card to purchase items from St Julians on November 4.

He claimed that a friend had given him the card and he used it to buy everyday items with a value of €246.

Magistrate Anthony Vella placed him under probation for three years and a three year treatment order for treatment for an alcohol problem. He also has to repay the €246,.

MIGRANT JAILED

In another arraignment, a 22-year-old illegal immigrant from the Ivory Coast was jailed for six months after he escaped from Safi barracks detention centre. He escaped in September and was re-arrested two days ago.

THIEF HANDED PROBATION ORDER

Ettienne Farrugiam 32 of Zebbug was handed a three year probation order and fined €1,000 after he admitted to having stolen jewellery and household items from a house in John Borg Street, Birkirkara, in August. He also admitted causing damage tot he house.

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