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Adam Bielak, Lakeview Park, Craigavon, admitted stealing the salad boxes on October 23 last year.

The court heard that police spoke to the factory manager at Avondale Foods who alleged that an employee had taken pre-packed salad boxes. The incident was recorded on CCTV.

Police also spoke to a line manager who identified the defendant.

When interviewed Bielak admitted taking the salads. He believed management had given permission for workers to take these pre-packed salads.

Defence said that it was the case that other employees were doing this as well and he had eaten the salad for his lunch in the factory.