People and communities
Defendant prosecuted for breach of town centre PSPO
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Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for breach of the Walsall Town Centre PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) following a hearing on 26 April 2024 at Dudley Magistrates Court.
Darren Keenan aged 51 of St Matthews, Walsall pleaded guilty to the offence of breaching a PSPO on 11 August 2023, namely by drinking alcohol in a public place.
Mr Keenan was fined £50, including a surcharge of £20 and costs of £30, totalling £100.
“ The council continues to take action against anti-social behaviour in Walsall Town Centre through the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).
The council is pleased to have seen another prosecution through court, which has had an impact on the defendant’s behaviour in understanding the consequences of street drinking.
The community protection team will continue to work together along with partners to enforce the PSPO in the town centre and prosecute those who do not comply with the order. “
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Notes to editor:
- Walsall Council’s Community Protection Team brought the prosecution under a breach of the Walsall Town Centre Public Space Protection Order. PSPOs help deal with a particular nuisance or problem in a specific area that is damaging to the local community’s quality of life. The PSPO in place in Walsall town centre was put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour including street drinking and public urination.
- Breach of a PSPO is a criminal offence for which an individual can be summoned to attend court and fined. Fixed Penalty Notices of £100 may also be issued to deal with a breach.
