A prolific thief has been banned from Peterborough retail park

A thief, well known to local authorities, has been handed a court order banning him from the Brotherhood Retail Park and other shops in Peterborough.

Paul English, 42, was already subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following previous convictions for theft from motor vehicles but has had the order extended until 30 July 2026.

In addition to being banned from touching any vehicle belonging to someone else, the order now states English, of no fixed address, must not enter Brotherhood Retail any Tesco or B&M store in Peterborough.

Failure to comply with the conditions of the CBO is an arrestable offence which could result in a prison sentence, fine or both.

The order was sought by officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Prevention and Vulnerability Hub, after English was arrested on Sunday afternoon (30 July) in Bridge Street, Peterborough city centre, after being caught stealing from B&M.

As well as the additions to his existing CBO, he was sentenced to a total of 36 weeks in prison and must pay £268 in compensation to Tesco and £45 to B&M.

Sergeant Rob Reay, from the force’s Prevention & Vulnerability Hub, said: “This is the third CBO we have been successful in applying for in two weeks relating to shoplifting in Peterborough.

“For repeat offenders such as English, we are using other powers such as applying for CBOs to prevent them from entering areas where they are committing crime and causing harm, reducing the impact on both local businesses and the force.”