A RABBIT thief was fined after appearing in court.

Thomas Taylor, 26, of Little Orchard, Droitwich admitted stealing a rabbit from First Quest Children's Nursery in Old Coach Road, Droitwich on Wednesday October 18.

The rabbit was returned to the nursery on the same day it was taken.

Taylor was fined £100 and told to pay costs of £70 and a victim surcharge of £30.

He appeared in Worcester Magistrates Court on Saturday October 21.