A Pembroke Dock man appearing before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday denied being drunk in court when pleading guilty to a charge of shoplifting.

David Charles James, of 34 Bush Street, was asked by the court clerk if he had been drinking, as there had been complaints that he appeared drunk. He said he wasn't.

James, aged 37, pleaded guilty to taking a bottle of Diamond White cider from Pembroke Dock Tesco on January 26th.

Prosecutor Ellie Morgan told the court that security at the store had seen James put a bottle under his jacket and leave.

Police were given a description and then spoke to James and his companion on Dimond Street.

The court heard that James told police: "Yes, it was me, I'll take this on the head."

Defending, Simon Mumford said that James co-operated fully with police and pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity.

"He is an alcoholic and suffered from abuse of various substances over the years," said Mr Mumford.

Magistrates imposed a fine for a previous charge in November which had been dealt with via conditional discharge, and a fine for the latest offence.

James was ordered to pay a total of £230.