Shalon Abela, a 20-year-old drug addict from Qormi, pleaded guilty in court today to stealing a mobile phone and other items from people at Splash and Fun park last week.

He also admitted to stealing three mobile phones, cash and an Ice Watch on August 15 last year from the same venue.

The defence said the accused was a drug addict and was ready to start a rehabilitation programme.

The prosecution said the accused had already started a programme but had not completed it.

The court turned down requests for a probation order and jailed Mr Abela for one year with a recommendation that he start a drug rehab programme.

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