A 27-year-old man from Ringwood has been jailed for ten weeks after pleading guilty to assault by beating and shoplifting.

Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins, of Queens Way, was sentenced when he appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (25 June).

It follows a theft and assault on a member of staff at Tesco Express, Butlers Lane shortly before 11pm on Sunday (22 June).

As well as the time Hopkins will now spend behind bars, he has also been ordered to pay £125 in compensation.

If you are a shop owner or staff member, please continue to report any incidents to us.

You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

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You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via the below link;

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With your information, we can take action, including arresting and charging suspects and convicting offenders at court, as the above again demonstrates.