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Last Updated: Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 14:46 GMT
Elderly vegetable thief gets Asbo
A 76-year-old man who stole vegetables and ornaments from gardens and allotments has been served with an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).

Magistrates heard how Phillip Powne, from Yate, near Bristol, had caused considerable distress to the residents of Iron Acton.

He trespassed through gardens and allotments in the early hours, stealing ornaments, wheelbarrows and vegetables.

He is now prevented from entering private gardens by the five-year Asbo.

Philippa Isbell, of South Gloucestershire Council, said: "We hope that this Asbo will reinforce the seriousness of Powne's antisocial behaviour."


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