Overview

• Mohamed Diallo, 29, was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates' Court for seven shop thefts committed between May and July.
• The stolen goods, mainly coffee and alcohol, were valued at about £314, according to the prosecution.
• Jeff Stewart, known for playing PC Reg Hollis on The Bill, helped officers during the July 23 arrest by restraining Diallo's legs as he was handcuffed.
• Police said Co-op staff in Ocean Way alerted neighbourhood officers before Diallo tried to flee on a bicycle and fell, allowing the arrest.
• The court heard Diallo has 13 prior convictions for 48 offences including 41 thefts, while his lawyer said he received drug and alcohol treatment on remand.