Two 'prolific offenders' have been jailed after venturing into a town centre they had been BANNED from visiting. Lauren Wilson and Nicola Gregory had entered areas of Macclesfield after ignoring strict orders to stay away from the town and multiple shops.
They had both been previously issued with Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) - but were both caught out by officers after being spotted in Macclesfield town centre in June.
Wilson, 26, of no fixed abode, was banned from entering Macclesfield town centre as well as a local Tesco superstore, Co-op and McColls and handed the CBO in April.
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At the time, Cheshire Police said she had brought 'misery to residents and businesses' in the area and handed her the order for three years. Anyone who saw her breaking the terms was asked to inform police.
However, she was caught out after being spotted in the town centre on June 22 by officers before being arrested. She was sentenced to four weeks behind bars at Chester Magistrates' court on June 23
Gregory, 46, of Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield, had been handed a two-year CBO last December, which banned her from entering Macclesfield town centre. But on June 29, she was arrested after breaching the order.
She was sentenced at Chester Magistrates’ Court on June 30, also to four weeks behind bars. Both women will still be subject to their CBOs upon their release from prison.
Following the sentencings, Sergeant Matthew Bassirat said: “Wilson and Gregory are prolific offenders who have caused a real problem for the town. Despite CBOs being put in place with a number of strict conditions, both breached their orders.
“I hope these sentences provide reassurance to residents and businesses in the area and helps deter their behaviour in the future.”
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