This is the moment a shoplifter was put in a choke hold after attacking customers and staff in a supermarket shortly before he died.

The 52-year-old man - named locality as James - was attempting to steal food and alcohol from the Co-Op in Torpoint, Cornwall on August 6 when workers tried to intervene.

Witnesses say James - who was an alcoholic with tattoos on his face and neck - threatened staff when he was told to return stolen items and lashed out at several customers who tried to help.

Another customer put James in a choke hold until he lost consciousness and when police arrived. He was rushed to hospital but later pronounced dead.

The man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of assault.