A man from the Midlands has been banned from entering a Sainsbury's supermarket and parts of Telford for five years following a violent attack on a police officer.
Unprovoked Attack on Officer
Andrew McNab, 40, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Tuesday, December 2. He admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, escaping from lawful custody, and breaching a suspended sentence order.
The incident began on October 2, when police were called to Stafford Street in St Georges, Telford, following reports of a man damaging a car. Officers found McNab in the street 'shouting and making threats to members of the public'.
Assault in Custody
After his arrest, McNab was taken into custody but complained of pain from an earlier collision with a vehicle. He was subsequently taken to hospital for assessment.
It was at the hospital that McNab launched what West Mercia Police described as a 'nasty and unprovoked attack' on an officer, causing a cut to the back of the officer's head.
Court Sentence and Ban Details
The court handed McNab a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for two years. Crucially, he was also given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which will remain in force until December 2030.
This order imposes strict restrictions on where McNab can go. He is now prohibited from entering:
- Telford Town Centre - except for pre-arranged appointments with support services.
- Sainsbury's on Holyhead Road in Ketley, Telford.
- The Co-Op on Stafford Street in St Georges, Telford.
Sergeant Richard Jones of West Mercia Police stated: 'This was a nasty and unprovoked attack on one of our officers, who was simply doing their job. He also caused alarm and distress to members of the public.'
He added: 'I am pleased McNab has been given a CBO by the judge... if he does breach the order, it could mean he faces a further custodial sentence.'
The police emphasised that a CBO is a civil order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, designed to tackle persistent offenders. The public is urged to report any sightings of McNab breaching his order immediately.
