Baildon man served with Criminal Behaviour Order

Monday, 23 April 2018 07:00

A man from Baildon who pleaded guilty to vagrancy has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Martin Derby, aged 29, who gave a residential address when he appeared before magistrates in Bradford, admitted begging on Bingley Road, Shipley on 6 October last year.

He also admitted two charges of breaching an order which was put in place after complaints were received from people in Shipley and Saltaire about him harassing members of the public for money.

Derby has now been made subject of a five-year order, which prohibits him from sitting or loitering and using articles which may give the impression that he is homeless on any public thoroughfare in Bradford District and from asking people for money or goods in Bradford District, unless it is part of a contract of employment, a legitimate benefit claim, a retail purchase or a banking transaction.

If he breaches the terms of his order he will be brought back before the courts, where he could be sent to prison.

Inspector Julie Deacon, who leads the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“Derby was well known to place himself outside retail premises, and despite having a residential address, chose to sleep rough to give people the impression that he was homeless.

“I hope this order will encourage him to seek assistance with his issues, which clearly caused concerns among the public and the retail sector in Shipley and Saltaire.

“I also hope it demonstrates that we listen to these concerns and will work with partners to use whatever legislation we can to take action against those who blight our communities through crime and anti-social behaviour.”

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