A MAN from St Austell has been handed a suspended sentence after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

James Thornton appeared in court on Friday, November 6, where he pleaded guilty to breaching the CBO after he was identified as being drunk in St Austell town centre.

Earlier this year, he was been banned by police from drinking alcohol in any public space after concerns around his anti-social behaviour.

Thornton was sentenced to 34 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months. If he is convicted at court for future offences, the imprisonment term will be activated.

A St Austell Police spokesperson said: “On Thursday, November 5, James Thornton was arrested, charged and remanded to court for breaching his criminal behaviour order (CBO).

“Thornton previously engaged in alcohol fuelled public order offences and anti-social behaviour in St Austell which caused significant concern in the community.

“It resulted in the court imposing a CBO on him to prevent and deter him from reoffending. The conditions in the CBO include him to not consume alcohol, nor be intoxicated, in a public place.

“On November 3 and 5, Thornton was identified as being drunk in public places in St Austell.

“On Friday, November 6, he appeared at court where he pleaded guilty to breaching his CBO. The court decided to impose 34 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18th months.

“This penalty was the decision of the court and not the police.”