An unemployed man who produced and sold counterfeit DVDs to former work colleagues has been told to pay up £10,500.

Dominic Brooks, aged 33, of Blaisdon, Yate, was convicted of a total of 29 offences regarding the counterfeiting of music, film and computer games as well as possessing for supply unclassified porn films.

He was handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years and told to carry out 150 hours unpaid work for offences under the Trade Marks Act and Video Recordings Act.

On Thursday a judge at Bristol Crown Court ordered him to pay £5,667 criminal proceeds as well as costs of £4,833 .

Brooks was told he'd face four months in jail if he defaulted.

Earlier the court was told that Brooks worked at Sainsbury's Distribution Centre in Emersons Green when he was targeted by South Gloucestershire Trading Standards following a tip off.

A warrant was executed at his home address in December 2006 and a large amount of evidence relating to counterfeiting was gathered.

Further investigations by Trading Standards revealed Brooks had monthly lists in which he detailed and priced all the films , music and games he was selling.

It was further established these lists were regularly circulated to many of his 92 work colleagues on a monthly basis, when he would update them of new titles he had to offer.

Forensic examination of his computer revealed he was receiving r-mail orders for products.

Brooks pleaded not guilty and was tried at North Avon Magistrates Court in July, when he gave evidence stating he was not running a business and his activities merely amounted to a hobby.

He denied the monthly lists were created by him and suggested a friend had done so.

Magistrates found against him and the case was passed to Bristol Crown Court .

Neil Derrick , senior enforcement officer at South Gloucestershire Trading Standards was pleased with the outcome of the case , especially as the Crown Court recognised the need to give out deterrent sentences for an activity which many view acceptable.

He said "It has to be remembered that those who engage in it are at risk of losing their liberty and assets."

Anyone wishing to report counterfeitin can contact Consumer Direct in confidence on 08454 040506.