Criminal Order Extended for 2 Years

Criminal Order Extended for 2 Years

A man has had his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Shrewsbury town centre extended after it was discovered he had breached it.

David Severn, of no fixed abode, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 October, where an additional two years were added to his CBO.

The 46-year-old was given a three-year CBO in September 2023 due to anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Severn's CBO will now run until September 2028, and means he must not:

Refuse to leave premises or an area when asked to do so by a person who has authority, or behave in an aggressive manner towards such a person causing harassment, alarm or distress

Be verbally abusive or use foul language or behaviour directed towards any officer of the local authority or any member of the public

Be in possession of an open vessel containing alcohol in a public place in the town of Shrewsbury other than licensed premises.

PC Anna Rouse, from Shrewsbury’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “CBOs are put in place to protect communities from persistent anti-social behaviour, and we will take action against anyone who breaches them.

“Severn's behaviour has caused distress to people in Shrewsbury town centre, and the extension demonstrates that repeated breaches will not be tolerated.

“We will continue to work with our partners to ensure the town centre remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors.”

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