A man has been banned from Kirkby Town centre by Merseyside police.
Alex Shirley has been issued with a a two-year criminal behaviour order after being found guilty of a number of shoplifting offences in the area. The 36-year-old, of Merewood, Southdene, is now no longer to enter the area, including Kirkby bus station.
He was issued the ban at Liverpool crown court, on Wednesday, October 12. It means he will be committing an offence if he goes into the town centre including Irlam Drive and St Chad's Drive.
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The ban also prohibits him from visiting Webster Drive to Cherryfield Drive and Cherryfield Drive to and Kirkby Bus Station. Norwich Way/War Memorial from Kirkby Bus Station, Cherryfield Drive to Hall Lane are all included in the order.
Community Policing Inspector David Morgan said: "Shirley’s shoplifting caused alarm and distress to many members of the public and shop staff. I hope this order brings good news for the retail businesses in Kirkby Town centre who were plagued by his continued offending.
"Criminal Behaviour Orders continue to be an extremely effective tool and our successful application in this case shows our commitment to dealing robustly with repeat offenders who have a negative impact on our communities.
"We hope this order prevents any more businesses in the area from being targeted and serves as a clear warning to others. Should Shirley breach the conditions of this order, he will be re-arrested, returned to court and jailed for further offences."
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