A Ramsgate man has been slapped with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from drinking alcohol in public across Thanet, excluding licensed premises. Josh Saunders, 24, was handed the order at Margate Magistrates’ Court on April 8th following a string of offences.
Saunders was jailed for 100 days on March 7th after admitting to charges including vehicle interference in January and February, criminal damage to a shop board in May 2024 (where he was also found with cocaine), and damaging a police van.
The CBO also prohibits Saunders from entering Ramsgate High Street unless he has a pre-arranged written appointment. Breaching the order could result in a fine or further imprisonment.
Police Constable Michelle Sherwood said:
‘Josh Saunders has caused issues in and around Ramsgate High Street including verbal abuse and assault, while under the influence of alcohol. ‘He has a history of offending in Thanet including criminal damage, assault, possession of class B drugs and these are all offences that will have a negative effect on the community around him.
‘I hope the order will make him reconsider his actions in future, but if he tries to continue his bad behaviour, he will very likely find himself back before the courts.’