A 20-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court after assaulting a shop worker in Salisbury.

Jack Jordan, of Blandford Road, Coombe Bissett, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and theft when he appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court on December 15.

On July 31, police received a 999 call to Sports Direct after Jordan assaulted a member of staff who challenged him about shoplifting.

Jordan was aggressive and left the scene on a motorbike, the court was told.

An area search was carried out and Jordan was arrested.

He was sentenced to a six-week prison sentence for theft, eight week prison sentence for assault, both suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay a £100 compensation and a £154 victim surcharge.