A 29-year-old man has admitted trespassing at a Welwyn Garden City home with intent to steal.

Luke Luciano appeared at St Albans Magistrates’ Court on February 8.

He admitted trespassing at a property in The Paddocks on October 15 with intent to steal therein.

Luciano, of Trinity Road in Hertford Heath, was given a community order.

He must participate in any activity as required by a responsible officer for up to 25 days.

He must also carry out 150 hours of unpaid work over the next 12 months.

This work will be supervised by a responsible officer.

Luciano was ordered to pay £60 in compensation.

He must also pay victim services £85 and £85 court costs.

In total, he must pay £230.

He will begin paying this sum from March 22 at a rate of £5 per week.