A MAN from Newbury who shouted at members of the public while drunk has been issued a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Peter Kelly, 49, of no fixed address, appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (24) where he was issued with the order for being drunk and disorderly.

Kelly had been arrested on April 24 after causing a disturbance in Newton Road. He was reported to be shouting at members of the public and running into the street.

He pleaded guilty to the offence at a previous hearing on May 10, and upon his conviction Thames Valley Police applied for the CBO.

The CBO, which is in place for three years, prohibits Kelly from consuming alcohol or being in possession of an open container of alcohol in Newbury town centre. He is also prevented from shouting, swearing or using threatening language to any persons, including police officers and police community support officers. Breach of this order could result in a fine or imprisonment.

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer, PC Peter Duffy of the Problem Solving Team based at Newbury police station, said: “Thames Valley Police take reports of such anti-social behaviour very seriously and we will use a range of legislation to bring those responsible to justice.

“The Criminal Behaviour Order granted will provide respite for the local community in relation to Kelly’s anti-social behaviour.

“When drunk in public he becomes extremely abusive and his aggressive behaviour has been directed at the general public as well as police officers and police community support officers.

“If Kelly breaches the order he will be arrested, and upon conviction, could be sentenced to up to five years’ imprisonment.

“Anyone affected by anti-social behaviour can report incidents on the Thames Valley Police website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk. Alternatively you can call our 24-hour police enquiry centre on 101 and ask to speak to your local neighbourhood team.”