Man caught drinking in Oswestry pub jailed for breaching order

A man has been jailed for eight months after he breached a criminal behaviour order.

Iran Lane, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Tuesday - November 10, in Oswestry after an off-duty police officer saw him inside a pub, which he was banned from entering as part of his order.

In June 2025 Lane was given a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO), which meant he could not be drunk in a public place in Oswestry for the next three years.

Following a breach, a further condition was added in January of this year banning Lane from entering any licensed premises within the town.

The court also heard how in April Lane was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.

The 31-year-old was charged with breaching his CBO and appeared at Telford Magistrates Court yesterday - Wednesday, November 11.

The latest CBO breach means Lane triggered his suspended sentence and was therefore jailed for eight months.

Inspector Rich Jones, from Oswestry's Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "CBOs are put in place to help protect communities and tackle persistent offending, and we will act when those conditions are breached.

"In this case, Lane knowingly ignored the restrictions placed upon him and has ultimately been held accountable for his actions. Thanks to the vigilance of an off-duty officer, the breach was identified and dealt with swiftly.

"This outcome demonstrates our commitment to enforcing the orders available to us and ensuring those who repeatedly disregard the law face the consequences of their actions. We will continue to work proactively to keep our communities safe and address the concerns of residents and businesses in Oswestry."