A prolific nuisance, who has been arrested more than 100 times, has been banned from setting foot in part of South Shields.
Graham Edmond, who has previously committed offences including burglary, criminal damage and harassment, now faces arrest if he enters the Biddick Hall area.
The 40-year-old, of no fixed abode, was served a two-year civil injunction order on November 3 after Northumbria Police and South Tyneside Council raised concerns about his intimidating behaviour in the community.
He is also prevented from using or threatening violence and being a nuisance to residents, visitors and workers. The injunction was granted in September and is set to expire in two years’ time in 2024.
Inspector Don Wade, of Northumbria Police, said “We hope those who live, work in and visit Biddick Hall will join us in welcoming the news that Edmond can no longer enter the area.
“The majority of reports we’ve received about his anti-social behaviour centre around him causing alarm and disorder, making life miserable for those in the community.
“Edmond has exasperated all chances he was given to turn his behaviour around and, instead of working with police and partners, he has continued to cause a nuisance and repeatedly break the law.
“This civil injunction will ban him from entering the area that has been most affected by his offending and help to keep the public and workers safe. Should Edmond choose to ignore the conditions of his agreement, he will face re-arrest and a potential jail term.
“We hope that this offers reassurance to the wider community and, as a Force, we will continue to do all we can to act on concerns reported and bring effective justice against prolific offenders.”
A spokesperson for South Tyneside Council said: “This man has a long history of frightening and anti-social behaviour. No one should feel afraid in their community but people living on this estate have had to endure his intimidation, threats and damage over several years.
“Officers from South Tyneside Homes have worked alongside our partners to secure this injunction to protect Biddick Hall residents and we hope it brings them some relief.
“Anti-social behaviour can ruin people’s lives and we will continue to do all we can to tackle it.”
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