A Wiltshire man who stole designer clothes and threatened a sales manager has been sentenced in court.

Paul Emmett, from Littleton in Semington, entered The Pippin in Calne on January 26 and stole a number of designer clothes.

When he tried to leave, the 33-year-old was challenged by the sales manager who he proceeded to threaten.

After pleading guilty to theft and a public order offence, Emmett appeared in Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 13 where he was sentenced to an 18-month community order.

He has now also been ordered to pay £343 in compensation.

"By diligent work from the Calne Neighbourhood Policing Team Emmett was promptly identified and a swift arrest was made," said PC Lizzie Wright.

"We know that crimes such as shoplifting are a blight on our retail and business communities, often causing significant financial and, at times, emotional impacts that can be devastating to a retailer.

"Often, these crimes can be linked to organised criminality and can often also be due to issues such as anti-social behaviour in local communities."

She added: "Ensuring the safety of the community is integral and at the heart of what we do.

"The Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to engage and work proactively with specialist departments within Wiltshire Police and partner agencies to provide a safe place for our community to live and work in."