A man who stole computer accessories worth £2,000 from a Swindon store has been sentenced at Swindon Magistrates Court.

James George, 29, from Gloucester, pleaded guilty to stealing goods from the town centre Wilko on March 26 and 31.

He also admitted possessing two bottles of methadone.

Magistrates ordered George to pay Wilko £750 compensation and gave him a 16-week prison sentence which was suspended for 12 months.