A TEENAGER stole a designer handbag from a TK Maxx store, a court heard.

The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stole a DKNY handbag worth £69.99.

He also trespassed a building and stole fizzy drinks, and used threatening words to a police officer.

Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of stealing, one count of stealing while trespassing, and one count of using threatening words or behaviour.

The teenager was referred to a youth offender panel for an extended period of four months, with a total period of 12 months.