Spice user banned from Manchester city centre

    Photo Credit - AET Flexible Space

    A Spice addict who abused and threatened members of the public has been banned from Manchester city centre.

    Priestley Cleworth, 24, was sleeping rough but, according to a statement from Manchester City Council, he persistently refused to engage with council homelessness services who tried to offer him support.

    In January 2017 Cleworth was issued with a warning which excluded him from Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre. The warning was issued following Cleworth aggressively begging, openly smoking Spice and being verbally abusive to the public.

    Cleworth breached the order seven times, resulting in his summons to the Manchester Civil Justice Centre on 15 May.

    Cleworth admitted to all of the breaches and did not contest the interim injunction. He was given a two year Injunction Order banning him from Manchester city centre and a 14 day suspended sentence for each breach.

    More from Local and National News

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm