A RONKSWOOD man has been banned from entering Worcester Cathedral due to persistent antisocial behaviour.

Worcester Magistrates Court imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on Karl Hardwick, 34, of Popert Drive on Friday (December 8).

The CBO, in place for two years, bans Hardwick from entering the Cathedral and Spring Lane in the city centre.

He is also forbidden from shouting, swearing or behaving aggressively, in any manner that causes people to feel alarmed, harassed or distressed.

If he breaches this order he could be arrested.