Man banned from Southmead after 'blatant disregard' of Community Protection Notice
34-year-old Luke Hanson from Henbury pleaded guilty after failing to comply with the notice - he's been banned from the Southmead area for two years
A man has been banned from parts of Bristol for the next two years after a 'blatant disregard' of his Community Protection Notice.
The Criminal Behaviour Order was granted at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 31 May after 34-year-old Luke Hanson from Butterfield Close in Henbury pleaded guilty after failing to comply with the notice.
He's not allowed to enter the Southmead area after being linked to anti social behaviour and class A drug dealing.
Hanson was also given an 18 month conditional discharge.
He had previously been linked with the supply of drugs in the Southmead area, with the order sought after he breached his Community Protection Warning and Community Protection Notice a number of times.
Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator Paul Crouch said: "Luke Hanson has been causing harm and distress to the local community in Southmead, where anti-social behaviour from Class A drug dealing has been occurring.
"We had previously dealt with using Community Protection tools and powers which put clear boundaries in place to prevent further behaviour that impacts the community, but is a non-imprisonable offence.
"However, Hanson's blatant disregard for this has meant we have now successfully gained a CBO which, if he breaches, he could face up to five years' imprisonment.
"This result is one of many steps the North and Centre Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Southmead Neighbourhood Policing Team are taking to curb drug dealing and criminal behaviour in our communities."
If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour or drug-related problems in your community, you can report to Avon and Somerset Police online or anonymously via Crimestoppers either online or by calling 0800 555 111.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing issues with drugs, and the use of drugs, you can Talk to Frank.