Man banned from swearing in England and Wales by police after bringing ‘misery’ to city and faces up to FIVE YEARS in prison if he breaches order
- Ian Churchill, 38, of no fixed abode, has a total of 27 criminal convictions
- He cannot use foul, abusive, insulting or offensive language under his CBO
A man has been banned from swearing in England and Wales by police after bringing ‘misery’ to a city – and could face up to five years in jail if he breaches the order.
Ian Churchill, 38, was described by police as a ‘prolific offender’ in Chester and Ellesmere Port, having racked up 27 criminal convictions for a variety of offences in recent years.
These include assault, criminal damage, theft, public order and drugs offences.
In February 2022 Churchill, of no fixed abode, was taken to court, where a 30-month criminal behaviour order [CBO] was put in place with a number of strict conditions.
Under the order, Churchill is not allowed to enter an exclusion zone in Chester town centre and he must not use, or encourage others to use, foul, abusive, insulting, offensive, threatening, disorderly or intimidating language or behaviour in any public place in England and Wales or towards any person.
Ian Churchill, 38, was described by police as a ‘prolific offender’ in Chester and Ellesmere Port, having racked up 27 criminal convictions for a variety of offences in recent years
Churchill is not allowed to enter an exclusion zone in Chester town centre (pictured) and he must not use, or encourage others to use, foul, abusive, insulting, offensive, threatening, disorderly or intimidating language or behaviour in any public place in England and Wales
Despite the CBO and repeated warnings from officers, Churchill was arrested on Tuesday, May 23, after he breached the order by entering the exclusion zone.
He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 24 where he was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison.
Inspector James Wilson, of Chester Local Policing Unit, said: ‘Churchill is a prolific offender who has brought misery to the city over a number of years.
‘Despite multiple offers of support, he has continued his offending and refused to engage with officers, persistently showing no consideration at all for the impact his behaviour has had on others.
‘There comes a point when you have to say enough is enough and take additional action to protect the community and businesses in the area.
‘I hope that this sentence provides reassurance to local residents and helps to deter Churchill’s criminal behaviour in future.’
Following his release from prison Churchill will be required to continue to comply with terms of his CBO until August 15, 2024.
If he breaches the order again, he will be arrested and could face a penalty of up to five years imprisonment.
Churchill previously received a similar order in 2014, which banned him from being drunk and disorderly, or using foul, abusive, insulting and intimidating language in Chester.
Soon afterwards he was fined £175 after breaching the ASBO, after being arrested following reports he had been shouting and swearing in an ‘aggressive manner’ near to a homeless hostel in the city.
Anyone who encounters Churchill breaching any of the above restrictions is urged to contact Cheshire Police or use 101 to report it.
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