A MONMOUTHSHIRE man faces sentencing next month after admitting racially aggravated harassment and making off without paying for fuel.

Paul Hitchings, 39 of Sycamore Terrace, Magor, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to the two offences.

The court heard that Hitchings made off without making payment of diesel in Magor, knowing that payment on the spot was required.

Hitchings also admitted racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment towards another man.

The 39-year-old will go before Newport Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on November 13.