A MAN was arrested and charged over a string of shoplifting incidents in Glasgow's West End.

The man allegedly made off with several items totalling thousands of pounds from a variety of retail premises.

Police Scotland confirmed that the man was charged in connection with the crimes and received a custodial sentence as a result.

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A spokesperson said: "A male has been arrested and appeared at court for a series of shopliftings totalling several thousand pounds at a variety of retail premises within the West End.

"He has received a custodial sentence as a result.

"Good work from your local community police!"