M&Ms thief threatened to kill security guard and burn down Dunnes Stores in Cork

Accused also pleaded guilty to five other thefts from shops in Mallow

The court heard accused had 35 previous convictions, including six for theft, eight for criminal damage and one for arson. Picture:  Larry Cummins

A man who stole two packets of M&Ms from a supermarket has admitted in the district court he threatened to burn down the store and kill a security guard when he was stopped after committing the theft.

Andrew Barry, 29, of Castle Park, Mallow Co Cork, pleaded guilty to a total of eight charges when he appeared before Judge Colm Roberts at Mallow District Court.