A THIEF has been ordered to pay almost £5,000 compensation to Mercedes Benz dealers in Bolton.

Bolton magistrates heard how 40-year-old Michael Samuels, of Beeston Close, Astley Bridge, burgled the Blackburn Road showroom on February 10 and took two Mercedes mountain bikes, worth £4,000.

He pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to an 8pm to 5am curfew for three months. He must also pay £4,950 compensation.