A man is banned from talking to women in every shop, restaurant and café across an entire city.
Jacob Allerson, 34, was caught inappropriate comments of a sexual nature towards young women in Chester" - including as they worked in shops and cafés in the city.
Allerson would 'not take no for an answer' as he harassed the women and several complained to police.
He has now been handed a handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order, which if he breaches will find himself back before the courts and face the prospect of time behind bars.
Under the order, Allerson must immediately cease all contact and/or communication with any female in England and Wales who has declined his offer to go out or meet up with him, Cheshire Live reports.
He has also been banned from all Brio Leisure sites in Cheshire West and Chester, Storyhouse, Fatface Chester, and three city centre Caffe Nero sites at Eastgate Street, Bridge Street and Foregate Street.
The Order states Allerson is prevented from following or acting or any in a way that would cause a female harassment, alarm or distress including making any unsolicited explicit sexual comment, suggestions or requests to any female in a public place in England or Wales.
He must not enter any premises in England and Wales where he has been verbally or in writing informed that has been barred or excluded, and not remain in or on any premises in England and Wales when asked to leave by any member of staff or security.
Inspector James Wilson said: “Police received complaints from members of the public and businesses that their young female staff were being followed.
“Allerson would not take ‘No’ for an answer when he asked them out and made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature towards young women in Chester.
"Allerson continued to be a nuisance and was intimidating women who should have been able to go about their business without fear of harassment.
“Our priority is to protect women and make Chester a safe and enjoyable place for everyone to live, work and visit, which is why we have had to apply for this Order.
"I hope this Order will help to make women feel much safer and if anyone see Allerson breaching this Order, please contact police on 101 or via the website.”
