A MAN is in custody after he admitted stealing lead from a house in Kidderminster and burgling the same property.

Steven Jones, 29, of Cobham Road, Kidderminster, pleaded guilty before town magistrates on Monday, May 21, to stealing lead from a house in Bewdley Hill. He also admitted burgling the same address and stealing property including toys and copper piping. The offences took place on the afternoon of Monday, April 30.

Jones was arrested after police received a report from a member of the public about suspicious activity at the property.

Jones was remanded in custody awaiting a pre-sentence report. He will appear before the same court on June 7.