Man banned from Lancaster City Centre for anti-social behaviour

Stephen Cowsill is prohibited from entering the city centre for two years

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A man has been banned from Lancaster City Centre for two years over anti-social behaviour.

Stephen Cowsill, of no fixed residence, was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in October 2025.

This order prohibits him from entering Lancaster City Centre for two years, the Lancashire Post reports.

Police officers issued the order following reports of theft and disruptive behaviour in and around the Lancaster City area.

Cowsill will not be allowed to visit or enter the Lancaster City Centre area until 2027. This charge was given on account of several incidents that involved theft and inappropriate behaviour in public.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “Lancaster is a great place to live and work, and we want it to stay that way”.

If you feel unsafe in the city due to harassment, intimidation or any other community safety issues, you can contact the local council’s community safety team, Lancaster City Council, on 01524 582000, or email [email protected]