Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.A shoplifter with a “terrible” criminal record has vowed to turn her life around after drugs killed her two brothers.The latest tragedy has been a “wake up call” for Nicola Mann, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.Ian Scott, defending, said one brother died last year and the second passed away only a few days ago while Mann was in prison.Mann, 35, of Hillhouse Road, Hamilton, admitted charges of shoplifting and threatening or abusive behaviour towards staff.The offences happened in October and November 2018, but the case was delayed after she failed to attend court earlier this year.Mr Scott said Mann has been in custody for the past 10 weeks.
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