A 24-year-old man has been banned from a high street and drinking outside in public after a run of bad behaviour.

Ramsgate man Josh Saunders will be subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order when he is released from his 100-day stint in jail later this year.

The Bradley Road resident will only be allowed to drink alcohol inside licensed premises in Thanet, and is also banned from Ramsgate High Street unless he has an appointment, agreed in advance in writing.

Should he fail to follow these rules in the next two years, he could be fined or sent back to prison.

Saunders has been arrested three times in the past 12 months, and was sentenced to imprisonment in March after being caught trying car door handles for a second time.

He had previously been arrested in May after he damaged a shop board in Ramsgate and was found to be in possession of cocaine.

While under arrest, he then damaged a police van later the same day.

The 24-year-old was charged with multiple offences relating to vehicle interference, criminal damage and possession of cannabis and cocaine.

He admitted the offences and was jailed on March 7 at Margate Magistrates Court.

Police constable Michelle Sherwood said: “Josh Saunders has caused issues in and around Ramsgate High Street including verbal abuse and assault, while under the influence of alcohol.

“He has a history of offending in Thanet including criminal damage, assault, possession of class B drugs and these are all offences that will have a negative effect on the community around him.

“I hope the order will make him reconsider his actions in future, but if he tries to continue his bad behaviour, he will very likely find himself back before the courts.”