A CARLISLE man has been accused of repeatedly stealing perfume from stores in Carlisle.

Dale Thomas Graham, 38, who appeared before Carlisle's Rickergate Magistrates' Court vie a video link, has yet to enter any plea to the several allegations he faces, involving perfume worth hundreds of pounds.

The charges were listed as:

* Stealing J' Adore perfume valued at £216 from House of Fraser on November 28 last year.

* Stealing Dior J'Adore perfume worth £232 from House of Fraser on November 9 last year.

* Also on November 9 stealing perfume of unknown value from Sainsbury's in Carlisle.

* Assaulting a male in Carlisle on November 28.

* Using threatening or abusive words or behaviour on the same day, causing alarm and distress.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a plea hearing on February 3. The defendant was legally represented during the hearing.