Three men have been issued with Criminal Behaviour Orders for multiple shop thefts and anti-social behaviour after joint action was taken by Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Police.
Anthony McCombe, aged 44, of no fixed address, was given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 31 March 2023.
The Criminal Behaviour Order prevents Anthony McCombe from entering the zone within the South Elmsall centre area which is contained by the following streets and train lines – Minsthorpe Lane to Dale Lane, Doncaster Road to the disused railway line and Frickley Lane back to the railway line.
He must not enter One Stop shop, Stockingate, South Kirkby or Lo’s Pharmacy, Stockingate, South Kirkby and must not remain on any retail premises in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area if asked to leave by staff.
The CBO remains in force until midnight 31 March 2026. Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is a criminal offence and could result in a prison sentence.
James Kenyon, aged 38, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison and granted a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 April 2023.
On his release from prison, the Criminal Behaviour Order prevents James Kenyon from entering CO-OP Store, White Apron Street, South Kirkby; B&M store on Market Street, Hemsworth; Home Bargains on Plimsoll Street, Hemsworth; Iceland, Market Street, Hemsworth or Farmfoods, Southmoor Road, Hemsworth and must not remain on any retail premises in the Wakefield District area if asked to leave by staff.
The CBO remains in force until midnight 14 April 2025. Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is a criminal offence and could result in a further prison sentence.
Jonathan Mangham, aged 38, of no fixed address, was given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 27 March 2023.
The Criminal Behaviour Order prevents Jonathan Mangham from entering Castleford Town Centre except when attending pre-arranged appointments such as with solicitors, court, police, dentist, doctor or as directed by the court, when he must take a direct route to and from the appointment and leave the area immediately or as soon as practicably possible after the appointment ends.
He must not enter Wilkinsons Store, Carlton Street, Castleford; Sainsbury’s Store, Smawthorne Lane, Castleford or B&M Store, Albion Street, Castleford and must not remain on any retail premises in the Wakefield District if asked to leave by staff.
The CBO remains in force until midnight 26 March 2026. Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is a criminal offence and could result in a prison sentence.
Glynn Humphries, Wakefield Council’s Corporate Director for Environment, Communities and Climate Change, said: “We are pleased the Court has granted these Criminal Behaviour Orders. We will take firm action against people who behave in a way that is unacceptable and anti-social.
“Our joint action with West Yorkshire Police demonstrates that we do not tolerate this behaviour, which has no place in our district.”
Inspector Andy Dickinson, of Wakefield North East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We understand the significant negative impact that the actions of a small minority of people can have in our town centres. We are determined to work with partners to address issues with criminal and anti-social behaviour.
“These individuals have been a blight to the communities of Castleford, Hemsworth and South Kirkby and I hope residents and business owners are reassured by the action that has been taken against them. We will continue to seek CBOs for those people causing harm in our communities.
“If anyone witnesses any of these men breaking the conditions of their CBOs, I would urge them to report it to the police so further action can be taken.”
