A man with a history of offending in Coalville has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Leicester Magistrates' Court.

Robert North, 35, of no fixed address, appeared in court on Tuesday (November 30) and was issued with a two-year CBO.

The order states North cannot-

• Enter Clock Tower (Spar) Ashby Road, Coalville; or Metro Store, Marlborough Square, Coalville

• Remain in any shop or commercial premises if asked to leave by staff or security staff

• Enter any shops from which already barred by staff or security staff

The CBO order was granted after officers applied to the courts and raised concerns about his prolific offending and violence towards retail staff.

On Tuesday, he was also sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for three counts of theft and two counts of assault between May and November this year.

Inspector Richard Muldoon of North West Leicestershire Neighbourhood Policing Area, said: "North has been offending in the area for a number of years and we had no choice but to apply to the courts for the CBO in an attempt to deter his criminality.

"The CBO will come into effect when he is released from prison. Staff at the retail premises he is banned from entering will be encouraged to contact the police if he breaches any of the conditions.

"We hope this order deters North otherwise he could face a further prison sentence."