Antony Worrall Thompson Tesco theft apology: 'I will seek treatment'

Antony Worrall Thompson has publicly apologised for stealing from Tesco.

It was earlier reported that the Ready Steady Cook chef had been arrested and cautioned after being caught shoplifting from the supermarket's Henley-on-Thames branch.

In a statement, Worrall Thompson said: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions. I am of course devastated for my family and friends, whom I've let down and will seek the treatment that is clearly needed.

"I am not the first, and I certainly won't be the last person to do something without rhyme or reason - what went through my head, only time will tell."

The 60-year-old continued: "Of course, I must also apologise sincerely to Tesco, with whom I've had a long and genuine working relationship, and to all the staff at the Henley branch, many of whom I've got to know over the years. Once again, I am so sorry and hopefully in the future I can make amends."

A supermarket source told The Sun that the chef had been caught on CCTV leaving the store without scanning through a number of items, including cheese and wine.

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