PERSISTENT shoplifter Anthony Fullerton has found himself back before the courts.

Fullerton, aged 34, of Coronation Road, Radcliffe, recorded his 77th conviction after pleading guilty at Bury magistrates.

The court heard that Fullerton was stopped in BHSin Bury after taking two pairs of jeans worth £32. The case was adjourned until September 2 for a pre-sentence report.

He was given conditional bail.