A WOMAN has been ordered to abide by an electronically-tagged curfew after she stole almost £1,000.

Stella Barry, 32, of Gunfleet, Shoebury, admitted stealing £997 belonging to Gwendolen Williamson on June 2. Magistrates ordered her to abide by the curfew between 9pm and 6am from July 11 to September 10.

She must also complete a 20-day rehabilitation course.