A man from Ross-on-Wye with a history of shoplifting has been BANNED from entering retail premises in the market town.

Michael Negri, 60, of Old Market Close in Ross-on-Wye, was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Hereford Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 17 October).

Negri’s order was made for five years and prohibits him from entering any retail business in Ross-on-Wye, which is defined by a specified map, with the following exceptions.

Negri is permitted to enter The Co-operative on Ledbury Road, to purchase food only. He is also permitted to enter Cohens Chemist, in Kent Road to obtain a prescription medication, and The Cancer Research Charity Shop and Scope Charity Shop, to purchase clothing and household items only.

Inspector Julie Watson from Herefordshire’s Problem Solving Team said that the impact on shoplifting and acquisitive crime has on local businesses and communities can be "detrimental". “

 “Today’s result shows we will always pursue criminals and be persistent in our approach to managing and preventing any future offending.

 “Anyone who sees Negri entering premises he shouldn’t be or committing an offence should report it to us at Report a crime | West Mercia Police.”