A man has been banned from street drinking and entering shops in Huntingdon following persistent anti-social behaviour.

Police say that Tony Devlin (43) of no fixed address, was handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on August 6.

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said that the order followed multiple breaches of a Community Protection Notice.

It states that Devlin must not:

Enter Huntingdon Town Centre (as defined by the ring road) during the hours of 8am and 6pm daily.
Be drunk in the area of Huntingdon Town Centre or Ramsey (as defined by the ring road and the existing PSPO) at any time.
Be in possession of alcohol in the area of Huntingdon Town Centre or Ramsey (whether an opened or closed vessel/container) at any time.
Enter any retail premises which are members of the Huntingdonshire Business Against Crime scheme (HBAC).

PC Janine Hagger, from the Partnerships and Prevention Team, said: “Devlin’s behaviour was having a significant detrimental impact on local businesses as well as people living and working in Huntingdon.

“We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour and will always take action where there is evidence to do so. Where appropriate, we will also seek CBOs to help prevent further offending.

PC Hagger added: “These orders are an important tool in protecting communities, supporting businesses and providing reassurance to those affected by persistent anti-social behaviour.”

And she said that anyone who had information about Devlin breaching his CBO should contact police online at www.cambs.police.uk/report. Those without internet access should call 101.