A teenager accused of eight counts of theft and fraud, is set to appear before Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to the charges.

Nineteen-year-old Stephanie Cole, of Reynalton, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates court, on Tuesday, facing charges of stealing cheques from four different victims between January 1 and March 20 of this year, and a further four charges of fraud by false representation, after banking the stolen cheques totalling over £1,100, into her bank account.

Ms Cole, who, the court heard, committed the thefts whilst working as a home carer, will appear before Swansea Crown Court on Friday, September 20, for sentencing. She was released on unconditional bail.