A postmaster has been given a suspended sentence for defrauding his branch of about £15,000.

Gerald Ossai admitted fraud by abuse of position while sub-postmaster at Bloxham Post Office between April and November 2009.

The 46-year-old, from Portland Road, Milcombe, was given a year in jail, suspended for two years, and ordered to do 200 hours’ unpaid work.

He must also pay back all money and £1,500 costs.