Christopher Nunn, who runs the Wine Vaults in Beccles, lost his authorisation following a meeting of East Suffolk Council's licensing committee.

Police had called for the measure after Nunn, 42, was convicted last month of the theft of specialist legal, tax and accountancy book from the printers where he previously worked.

Nunn's lawyer, James Winter-Whitaker, argued that the hearing should be adjourned as he had not been given enough time to prepare. However, this was rejected by the councillors.

John Corkett, representing Suffolk Police, told the meeting, held on Monday, that while prosecutors had decided not to take charges of fraud and........

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