A prolific thief has been banned from a town centre - unless passing through on a train. Tom Cole has been barred from entering Macclesfield, and was also jailed for his crime spree.
If he breaches the ban he could face five years in prison. Police say he has brought "misery" to the town for years.
Cole, of no fixed abode, but from Macclesfield, has been ordered to adhere to a strict Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following his release from prison. He was sentenced to eight weeks for theft from motor vehicle at Chester Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to the offence.
