ARREST warrants have been issued for two people who stand accused of receiving and handling stolen goods after they failed to appear in court in Weymouth.

Liam Farnworth, aged 23 and of Preston, and Joanne Farnworth, aged 43 and of Salford, have been charged that on both February 12, 2020 and February 17, 2020, he dishonestly received stolen goods as well as dishonestly undertook or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods in Weymouth.

The charges relate to a back pack, two Canon cameras, camera bag, two laptops, laptop bag, two hard drives, gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, Audi and Mercedes car key, and coins.

Both were notified by letter on Thursday, July 29 to appear at Weymouth Magistrates' Court, but neither defendants appeared in court to enter a plea.

Prosecuting, Richard Oakley said: "They are not here and I assume they were aware of the hearing. We have heard nothing from them."

Chairman of Magistrates, Robert Ford, issued an arrest warrant without bail.

A court date will be set after their arrest.