Police were able to catch a man using DNA evidence from blood left at two scenes of crime.

Wayne Bailie, 21, was caught by police in Worthing when he committed a second crime more than a year after his first crime.

Worthing Magistrates Court heard Bailie, of Avalon Way, Durrington, caused damage to a window after getting drunk on a night out with friends in Worthing on March 17, 2001.

Peter Lytle, prosecuting, said blood was left at the scene which was found to match Bailie's when he damaged a car in the town in June 2002.

Steve Hollamby, defending, said Bailie, who fits insulation, regretted both incidents.

He said: "He admits he acted extremely stupidly. He certainly didn't do anything intentionally."

Bailie pleaded guilty to two offences of criminal damage and one offence of failing to surrender to bail.

For the criminal damage convictions he was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge and for failing to surrender to bail he was ordered to pay a £50 fine.

He was also ordered to pay £30 compensation for the window and £225.08 for damage to the car.