Tough action taken against man who caused anti-social behaviour
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A man has been fined and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order for persistent anti-social behaviour in Castleford - after action was taken by Wakefield Council.
Sean Pilkington, aged 47, of Doncaster Road, Wakefield, was fined £60, ordered to pay costs of £100 and a victim surcharge of £24 at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on 22 April 2025. He was also given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
He was found guilty of failing to comply with the Prohibition of a Public Spaces Protection Order after urinating in Castleford town centre.
“We are pleased the Court has granted this Criminal Behaviour Order. We will take firm action against people who behave in a way that is unacceptable and anti-social.
“This action demonstrates that we do not tolerate this behaviour, which has no place in our district.”
Cllr Maureen Cummings
Cabinet Member for Communities and Poverty
The Criminal Behaviour Order prevents Mr Pilkington from entering Castleford Town Centre except when attending pre- arranged appointments and he must leave as soon as practicably possible after the appointment ends. He is also prohibited from consuming alcohol in a public place in the Wakefield district other than licensed premises.
The CBO remains in force until midnight 21 April 2027. Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is an offence and could result in a prison sentence.