A 31-year-old shoplifter has been given an anti-social behaviour order after an application by police.

Jason Hands, of Cheriton Court Road, Folkestone, appeared before the town's magistrates. For the next two years he is prevented from consuming alcohol in a public place other than on licensed premises, being drunk in a public place or entering any stores signed up to the Folkestone Area Partnership Against Crime.

Mr Hands was also given a community rehabilitation order for 24 months. He was referred for drug and alcohol counselling.

Folkestone town centre policeman PC John Weller, who helped bring the case, said: "This sends out a strong message that these offences will not be tolerated and they are treated seriously by the police and the courts."