A WOMAN has been jailed for theft and making threats at a Co-op store in Somerset.
On Monday, January 19 2026, a 32-year-old woman stole £60 worth of meat from a Co‑op store in Frome, Somerset, before verbally abusing staff and members of the public, Avon and Somerset Police has said.
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After leaving the store, the perpetrator then threatened a member of the public with a knife just outside the shop, police said.
Avon and Somerset Police officers located her a short time later, and she was arrested.
The 32-year-old appeared in court on January 21 and pleaded guilty to the offences. She has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison, where she will also receive further support, the police explained.
PC 1855 Alice George, based at Wells Police Station, was an officer involved in the case.
She said: "We want to thank the Frome community for reporting this incident and supporting our investigation. Your information helps us respond quickly and keep people safe.
"If you see something that doesn’t feel right, please continue to report it to us."
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