A man has been banned from Liverpool city centre after stealing from a parking meter.
Kenneth Cartwright was handed a three year criminal behaviour order at court which will run until December 23, 2025. It means that police could arrest and jail the 36-year-old, of Falkner Street, Toxteth, if he visits areas such as Dale Street, The Strand and Duke Street and Liverpool ONE.
Cartwright attempted to steal from a parking meter in December 2022, causing damage that the council needs to repair. Police say it's estimated such offences create an estimated £100,000 of damage per year.
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The full area he is not allowed to visit is bounded by and includes: Dale Street (Queensway) up to and including Water Street, The Strand, Strand Street, Liver Street; Paradise Street, Duke Street, Upper Duke Street, Berry Street, Leece Street, Renshaw Street, Brownlow Hill, Copperas Hill, Russel Street Seymour Street, London Road, Lime Street, St George's Place, St John's Lane and Old Haymarket.
Community policing sergeant Charles Cottier said: "This is another great result for the communities we serve. Cartwright was convicted of attempt theft from a parking meter on 23rd December.
"This is no minor offence as the annual costs to the local authority is estimated to be over £100,000 per annum to fix these machines. The Local Policing team will continue to seek similar orders against those who seek to cause harm to our communities.
"Criminal Behaviour Orders are extremely effective and should Cartwright breach the conditions of this order, he will be arrested, returned to court and may be jailed. Anyone with information on vehicle crime can to speak to local officers or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress."
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