Peterborough man banned from city centre for shouting verbal abuse at pedestrains
A man from Peterborough has been banned from the city centre for shouting verbal abuse at pedestrians.
Police have issued the man with a community protection warning, which bans him from the city centre and other areas that have night-time economy businesses, between 8pm and 6am for three months.
This follows reports of a group of men driving laps around the city centre in the evening whilst shouting verbal abuse at pedestrians, calling women names and trying to get them into the car.
A CPW is a letter of warning which addresses the behaviours and may include conditions such as not to be in a specific location at certain hours. If the behaviour continues, a Community Protection Notice may be issued, which details formal action required to be taken to prevent further behaviour. Failure to comply with a CPN is an arrestable offence and could lead to a criminal prosecution.
The man was also handed a section 59 warning, which is given to those committing vehicle-related anti-social behaviour. The warning applies to both the vehicle and the driver.
This means that if either is involved in anti-social behaviour the vehicle can be seized.