A shoplifter who threw a pumpkin at a shop security guard has been fined. 

Mohammed Fatah visited the Asda in Rivergate, Peterborough, and attempted to steal a bottle of wine by hiding it in his trousers.  

He was confronted by the security guard who took the bottle of wine from him and escorted him out of the shop. 

A short while later, Fatah, 25, re-entered the store carrying a pumpkin and threw it at the security guard. He then left with three bunches of flowers. 

The incident happened on November 1.  

Fatah, of no fixed address, was arrested after CCTV operators saw him enter a shop in Long Causeway, Peterborough city centre, and leaving shortly after with a bag of crisps. 

He appeared at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday (November 3) where he was ordered to pay a £50 fine and a further £50 in compensation to the security guard after pleading guilty to common assault and two counts of theft. 

PC Phoebe Bird, who investigated from Cambridgeshire Police, said: “Shoplifting and other business-related crime is something we are working hard to improve for our business communities. 

“However, in order to continue this work, reports from businesses affected by shoplifting is vital, so I urge them to continue reporting to us.”