Use of Post conviction anti-social behaviour orders

Use of Post conviction anti-social behaviour orders

Two individuals have been issued with Post-Conviction Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOS) by Forfar Sheriff Court following persistent retail offending.

On 29th October 2026, A female from Forfar appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court and was issued a Post Conviction Anti-Social Behaviour Order for a period of 1 year preventing her from entering or seeking to enter Tesco, Castle Street, Forfar.

On 1st November 2026, A male from Forfar was arrested and appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court on 2nd November 2026 for a multitude of retail offences in the Forfar area. This male received an 8-month custodial sentence as well as being issued a Post Conviction Anti-Social Behaviour Order for a period of 2 years preventing him from entering or seeking to enter Tesco, Castle Street, Gulf Petrol Station, Academy Street and Spar, Dundee Road all in Forfar.

Constable Cargill from the Tayside Retail Crime Task Force stated “These orders are an important step in tackling repeat offenders who cause issues for local businesses. Persistent retail crime has a real impact on shop staff and customers with employees often having to deal with the same individuals on a regular basis. We will continue to work alongside retailers and use the powers available to us to tackle this behaviour robustly.”

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