Jail for 'aggressive' man seen 'making threats' in Shrewsbury

A man acting “in an aggressive manner” and “making threats” in Shrewsbury’s town centre has been locked up.

David Severn, of no-fixed-abode, was jailed for breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Severn was jailed for 20-weeks after being found guilty of the breach when he appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Saturday - August 29.

West Mercia Police said “he was caught acting in an aggressive manner and making threats towards people in Shrewsbury town centre”.

The 46-year-old was given the three-year CBO in September 2023 as a result of anti-social behaviour in the same location.

As part of the order he was prohibited from acting in an aggressive manner or making threats towards any member of the public in the town centre.

Police said they received reports of him in Barker Street acting in a similar manner on Friday, August 28, where he was located by officers, arrested and later charged.

PCSO Joseph Bradely welcomed the sentence.

He said: "Criminal Behaviour Orders are put in place to protect the public from persistent anti-social and threatening behaviour, and we will take robust action against anyone who chooses to ignore them.

"Severn was subject to clear conditions designed to prevent the kind of behaviour that causes fear, distress and disruption within our town centre.

“Despite this, he chose to act aggressively and make threats towards members of the public, leaving us with no option but to take enforcement action.

"Thanks to the swift response from our town centre officers, Severn was quickly located, arrested and brought before the courts.

"This sentence demonstrates that breaches of court orders will not be tolerated.

“We are committed to ensuring Shrewsbury remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors, and we will continue to work proactively to deal with those whose behaviour has a negative impact on our communities."