Web pirate jailed over fake DVDs

A man who set up an internet website to sell counterfeit CDs, DVDs and computer games has been jailed for 12 months.

Trading standards twice seized Simon Withington's copying equipment but the 38-year-old was back in business just days later, Stafford Crown Court heard.

Withington, from Stafford, even registered his new computer in the name of the trading standards officer who was investigating his activities.

He admitted 23 offences under the Trademark Act.

About 3,300 counterfeit discs were seized, along with three computers, the court was told.

He had also received payments from 518 customers which came to a total of more than £11,000.