A MAN who attacked two charity shop workers over a Roger Moore movie poster has been jailed.

Ralph Jordan, of no fixed abode, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday.

The 46-year-old had previously admitted of assault against staff at the North Clwyd Charity Shop in Daniel Owen Precinct, Mold, as well as one offence of criminal damage at that shop.

He had also admitted assaulting a police officer.

Rhian Jackson, prosecuting, told the court that on November 30 last year, staff members Geoffrey Roberts and Nicola Roberts were in the shop when Jordan came in through the back door.

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He told Ms Roberts he had donated some items in the past, including cinema posters - one of which was of Roger Moore - which he wanted back.

He was told the items may have already been sold, or auctioned, but that she would look for them.

But Jordan tried to barge past her, saying he'd look for them himself.

He grabbed her phone, before lunging at her and telling her: "If you don't find them I'm going to smash you up and smash the shop up."

Jordan ran into the shop and began pulling items from the shelves.

Ms Roberts shouted her colleague Geoff Roberts, who made efforts to restrain him.

In the confrontation, Mr Roberts was hit in the face, causing damage to his glasses and a small cut to his face.

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Police were informed of the incident and when officers went to Jordan's address later that day the defendant hurled abuse at them, telling them he'd "happily stab them to death."

He came to the door brandishing a knife.

When officers arced their Tasers at him, he relented and was arrested.

Nick Cross, defending, said: "He was having a mental health breakdown at the time.

"He has schizophrenia and lost his temper during the argument.

"The incident with the emergency worker is clearly aggravated by the weapon and the threats.

"He is a very vulnerable person and he has lost his accommodation due to this offence.

Mr Cross said his client, a former pensions consultant, has taken steps to address his mental health in custody, where he has been since the beginning of December.

John Perera, chair of the Magistrates, handed down a total of 22 weeks in custody for the offences.

Jordan must pay compensation of £50 to each of the charity shop workers for the incident, as well as an additional £90 to Mr Roberts for his glasses and £100 to the officer involved in the incident.

A restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the complainants for two years was put in place, and he was ordered not to enter the North Clwyd Charity Shop.

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