A MAN has been banned from Lidl after stealing a bottle of Martini and a potato salad.

Timothy Evans, 33, of Blenheim Road, Yapton stole the aperitif and salad from the supermarket in Littlehampton on April 19.

He pleaded guilty to shoplifting at Worthing Magistrates' Court on August 1.

He was told he will be sentenced on August 22, but in the meantime is banned from visiting the German discount retailer.