Ilfracombe man pleads guilty to repeated public order offences
Wayne McCluskey violated two anti-social protection orders from 2023
A man from Ilfracombe's pleaded guilty to multiple incidents of anti-social behaviour at Barnstaple Magistrates' Court.
Wayne McCluskey admitted repeated violations of two anti-social protection orders which were placed on him last year.
The incidents took place between May and June 2024 and included begin drunk in a public place, urinating in public, and causing harassment and distress to members of the local community.
McCluskey must observe the conditions under his Community Protection Notice (CPN) - or reappear in court.
Conditions include not consuming or possessing open bottles of alcohol in public, and refraining from threatening behaviour towards members of the public
Leader of North Devon Council, Councillor David Clayton, said:
"The behaviour displayed by Mr McCluskey is a serious concern to the local community. Despite efforts to address the issue through penalties and dispersal notices, Mr McCluskey has continued to disregard the law.
"His persistent breaches have created a sense of alarm and distress among residents, particularly in Ilfracombe.
"The council will continue to work closely with the police and other local authorities to ensure public safety is prioritised, and we hope that the escalation to a Criminal Behaviour Order will bring about much-needed change."