A MAN has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for being drunk and disorderly in Newbury.

Following a police investigation, Robert Black, 51, from Newbury, was given the CBO at Reading Magistrates' Court on Thursday, June 11.

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The order comes after Black was being 'drunk and disorderly' on May 16, for which he was sentenced at the same hearing.

The CBO, which is in place for two years, prohibits Black from consuming alcohol in a public place, except for licensed premises, or having possession of an unsealed or open container of alcohol in a public place.

He was also fined for the offence.

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

Problem Solving Team officer, PC Peter Duffy based at Newbury police station said: “I am glad the courts have supported the police and the community by issuing him with this CBO.

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“Breaching any of the conditions could result in imprisonment and I hope this sends a clear message to this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

“The police will take action and will seek to apply to the courts for CBO’s where appropriate”.