A man has been banned from Liverpool city centre after being branded one of the "most prolific shoplifters".
Gary Blower has been handed a three-year criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans him from entering parts of town. The 52-year-old was issued with the CBO after he was caught stealing from Go Outdoors on Ranelagh Street.
Officers say on February 22 he was spotted putting several t-shirts into a shopping bag and attempting to leave. When challenged by staff, he handed over two items before making off with the rest.