Two men and a woman have been banned from parts of Worksop after their anti-social behaviour was witnessed and documented by Bassetlaw District Council’s Safer Streets Wardens.
A civil injunction was granted against Ryck Cowood, 34, of no fixed address, at Mansfield County Court on 4th March due to his persistent anti-social behaviour and the significant impact it was having on residents and businesses in the Prospect Precinct area.
He is now not allowed to enter or remain in the area or cause harassment, alarm or distress, with a Power of Arrest in place until 4th September 2026.
The injunction runs until 4th March 2027, with Cowood also ordered to pay costs of £1,468.
Meanwhile, Criminal Behaviour Orders were secured at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on 5th March 2026 against Lee Pressley, 54, and Kirsti Emery, 38, both of no fixed address.
The duo were seen by council wardens in Worksop town centre between August and October 2025 drinking, or suspected of drinking, alcohol in a public space, while Pressley was also heard shouting and swearing, in breach of the Public Spaces Protection Order.
Both were found guilty in their absence and were handed Criminal Behaviour Orders which prohibit Pressley and Emery from:
Acting or inciting others to act in an anti-social manner, that is to say, a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household.
Consuming alcohol in a public place or being in possession of an open container of alcohol, other than at premises authorised under the Licensing Act 2003 for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
Being under the influence of alcohol in any public place.
Displaying behaviours which an officer of Bassetlaw District Council or Nottinghamshire Police believes are attributable to being under the influence of any illegal substance.
Congregating in a group of three or more people acting in a manner which is likely to cause any person to fear for their safety.
Contacting, or attempting to contact, either directly or indirectly, Safer Streets Wardens.
Not entering the area of Worksop town centre where the Public Spaces Protection Order is in force.
The order will remain in force for the next three years until 4th March 2029 and is an arrestable offence if breached, for which the court can impose a prison sentence.
Emery was also fined £100, while Pressley was fined £200.
All three were prosecuted under Section 4 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “We want our towns to feel comfortable and safe for residents and visitors alike.
“These latest prosecutions send out a clear message to those behaving in an anti-social manner that we will take action.”
Chief Inspector Clive Collings, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Securing orders against prolific offenders ensures Worksop is an increasingly safe place to live, work and visit.
“The town centre has suffered from anti-social behaviour perpetrated by the same group of repeat offenders, and working in close partnership with Bassetlaw District Council is important to improving the town centre environment for all.
“If these prolific offenders ignore these orders, they could find themselves behind bars.
“I hope this work provides reassurance to local residents and businesses and serves to demonstrate how seriously we take this type of offending.”
