A 27-year-old has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after he stole skincare products from a Boots store.

Luke Roberts stole the items from the city centre store in Preston.

The incident took place at the Fishergate store last Wednesday when £206 worth of products were stolen from the shop.

Roberts, of West Park Avenue was arrested and charged with theft. He appeared at Preston Magistrates Court on Friday where he pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison.