A 36-year-old man has been banned from a town centre and given other restrictions after magistrates issued him an anti-social behaviour order by magistrates.

Medway magistrates decided that Sukhvender Singh Deo of Lester Road, Chatham, had acted in an anti-social manner and the ASBO was necessary to prevent further offences.

Under the terms of the order, Mr Deo is not allowed to behave in a manner that is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, beg from members of the public, or enter Chatham town centre unless on public transport.

The order will last for two years.

PC Darryll Paulson said: "Deo is not allowed in the area of the High Street, Chatham, or the streets off it, the Gibraltar Hill Services or the Pentagon Centre.

"ASBOs can be extremely effective in preventing anti-social behaviour. However, anyone who witnesses a breach can contact police in Medway on 01634 827055."