A CONVICTED burglar who has engaged in anti-social behaviour has been banned from entering an area of St Helens town centre.

Christopher Newton has been issued a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following anti-social and criminal actions in the town.

Newton, 52, of no fixed address, was given the CBO at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 12.

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Newton, from St Helens, who is currently serving a sentence in prison for a burglary offence, will now be subjected to the CBO when he is released and this will remain in place until January 11, 2027.

What does the CBO mean?

The CBO stipulates that on his release from prison, Newton must not:

  •  Engage in conduct causing or likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person, or incite others to engage in such conduct. For the purposes of this order any other person also includes police officers and police community support officers whether in uniform or non-uniform attire.
  •  Enter an area of St Helens bounded by and including Duke Street, Corporation Street, Victoria Square, Corporation Street, Parr Street, Linkway East, Linkway West, Kirkland Street and Boundary Road
  •  Be drunk in a public place or have any open bottle, can or container that is holding alcohol, including wines, spirits, beers and ciders.

St Helens Star: Newton was given the CBO at the magistrates' court in LiverpoolNewton was given the CBO at the magistrates' court in Liverpool (Image: Newsquest)

Newton caused 'anti-social behaviour in our town'

Community Inspector Stacey Pope said: “This CBO is a positive result for our community. Newton has previously caused anti-social and criminal behaviour in our town and this CBO is a really useful way to prevent this from happening when he is released from prison.

“The Local Policing team will continue to seek similar orders against those who seek to cause harm to our communities.

“Criminal Behaviour Orders are extremely effective and should Newton breach the conditions of this order, he will be arrested, returned to court and may be jailed.”

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