'Sticky ending' Orkney robbery bid admitted by Christopher Baird Published duration 15 March 2012

A would-be Orkney thief who was fought off by a worker with a sticky tape dispenser has admitted assault and attempted robbery.

Christopher Baird, 18, of Finstown, attempted to steal money at knifepoint from Baikie's Stores on 18 February.

Euan Brown was working behind the counter hit him over the head with the dispenser.