Man caught drinking in Shrewsbury town centre jailed after breaching order
The sentence comes after a breach of the order imposed in 2023.
A man caught drinking in Shrewsbury’s town centre has been jailed for 34 weeks.
Scott Mills, 53, of no fixed abode, was jailed at Telford Magistrates Court for breaching the terms of his criminal behaviour order.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “A man has been handed a 34-week prison sentence for being in breach of his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
“Scott Mills, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of breaching of a CBO at Telford Magistrates Court today (Thursday 20 August) after he was caught drinking alcohol in Shrewsbury town centre.
“The 53-year-old was given a five-year CBO in April 2023 due to anti-social behaviour, and as part of the CBO Mills is not allowed to drink alcohol in public areas in the town centre.
“Officers noticed him in Pride Hill yesterday (Wednesday, August 19) where he was quickly arrested and charged.”
PCSO Joseph Bradley said: "Criminal Behaviour Orders are put in place to tackle persistent offending and help protect our communities.
“Mills was fully aware of the conditions of his order but chose to ignore them.
"We will continue to take action against those who breach these orders and commit offences that impact residents, businesses and visitors in Shrewsbury town centre."