TWO people are due to appear in court charged with shoplifting and assault.

The incident happened at Carlisle's TK Maxx, in the Market Hall on Fisher Street yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, February 26 some time between 1pm and 2pm.

Courtney Green, 20 of Water Street, Carlisle was charged with theft and assault.

Brandon Taylor, 19 of Derwent Bank, Carlisle was charged with theft.

Both are to appear at magistrates on the March 17.

It is understood that a security guard and amember of a city centre surveillance team confronted the Green and Taylor and an altercation took place when the guard's glasses were broken.

The items the pair are accused of taking include Juicy Couture knickers, a blue bra, Calvin Klein Socks and three multi packs of Happy Socks.