Man jailed and banned from Blackpool and Preston shops including HMV, Co-op, Boots and B&M after thefts
By Sean Gleaves
Published 28th Jul 2025, 15:25 GMT
A man has been jailed for a series of offences committed across Blackpool and Preston, including shoplifting, assault and criminal damage.
David Broadbent was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison on Thursday after being convicted of multiple offences.
These included shoplifting, public order offences, motor vehicle interference, common assault and criminal damage.
In addition to the prison term, Broadbent was issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), restricting his access to several businesses in Blackpool and Preston.
Under the terms of the order, he is prohibited from entering the following premises:
- HMV, Bank Hey Street, Blackpool
- Co-op, Abingdon Street, Blackpool
- Grand Hotel, Promenade, Blackpool
- Boots, Bank Hey Street, Blackpool
- McDonald’s, Bank Hey Street, Blackpool
- B&M, Carlisle Street, Preston
- The Range, London Road, Preston
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