A MAN appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with shoplifting and motoring offences.

Steven Keith Clark, aged 30, of Sexton Close, Runcorn is charged with a theft from a shop, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance and escaping from custody.

He was refused bail and will appear at Warrington Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, April 25.