A man from Crewe has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Lee Ainsworth appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 14 April where officers applied for a CBO following evidence of shoplifting.

The 50-year-old is now prohibited from entering any Tesco, B&M or Home and Bargains store in Crewe.

Inspector Dan Welch, of Crewe Local Policing Unit, said: "Shoplifting is a major issue for retailers and staff, as well as local officers, and we are committed to doing all we can to put a stop to this behaviour.

"I hope the order granted for Ainsworth will reassure the community that we will continue to do all we can to tackle shoplifting and retail crime.

"Anyone who encounters Ainsworth breaching any of the above restrictions is urged to contact Cheshire Police through our website or by ringing 101 so we can take robust action."