A WOMAN accused of stealing nearly £19,000 worth of products from her employer is due to appear in court.

Siobhan Ferguson is alleged to have stolen National Lottery tickets and scratchcards from her employer Nigel List in Ulverston.

The 39-year-old is accused of stealing the items over an 11-month period, from January 1 to November 7 2020.

The defendant, of Devonshire Road in Ulverston, is due to appear before South Cumbria Magistrates' Court to answer the charge today.