A prolific shoplifter from Pershore has been banned from three shops in the town.

Tom Cole, 25, has behaved anti socially, disorderly and at times in a threatening manner towards shop staff and members of the public.

Cole has spent Christmas in prison thanks to a 26-week sentence for shoplifting.

And he's now been issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO) by Worcester Magistrates Court.

When he comes out of prison he will be subject to the CBO, which is granted for two years and states that he must not enter:

Tesco on High Street, Pershore

Asda on King George’s Way, Pershore

The Factory Shop in Pershore

Make contact or communicate with a named individual (victim who is a member of shop staff) in any way, either directly or indirectly.

Refuse to leave a premises, or an area forming part of a premises, when asked by someone who has authority to do so.

PC Amy Hunt of Pershore Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “The officer in charge and colleagues at Pershore SNT have worked hard with other police colleagues to get this CBO in place.

“We hope it sends a message that we are taking positive action against prolific shoplifters and are working hard to make Pershore a safer place.”