A BARROW man accused of stealing 12 coats is set to go on trial.

Ian Andrew O’Shea is due to appear at Furness Magistrates’ Court today. The 47-year-old is accused of the theft of four coats worth £325 from Marks and Spencer Plc in Barrow on November 30.

The case was adjourned from February 4 when O'Shea appeared at the court via video link from Preston Prison. 

O’Shea, of Low White Close, Barrow, has also been charged with the theft of a four coats, worth £120, on January 2, four or five coats on December 11 and a parka-style jacket and jumpers worth £224 on December 18.

All are said to have been taken from Marks and Spencer in Dalton Road, Barrow.