Man stole 'lacey knickers' from leisure centre locker

Daniel Dixon was handed a three-year restraining order after stealing a woman's underwear at Halo Leisure Centre

A man has pleaded guilty to theft after stealing a pair of "lacey green Brazilian knickers" from a woman’s locker.

Daniel Dixon, 36, from High Street in Leominster, Herefordshire, followed the woman at Leominster's Halo Leisure Centre on 17 January before swiping her underwear, West Mercia Police said.

He appeared at Hereford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday where he was handed a three-year restraining order and told to pay £500 in compensation to the victim.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £114, attend 25 days of rehabilitation and to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.