A West Cumbrian shoplifter complained that he could not vape or call his mum while in prison after breaching a court order for the 14th time this year.
On January 22, 25-year-old Dylan Scott was made subject to the touch terms of a two-year criminal behaviour order.
These are put in place following conviction to prevent repeat offenders engaging in illegal activity or anti-social behaviour, in a bid to protect businesses.
Scott’s order made it a criminal offence to enter any property premises which is part of the Workington Schemelink initiative, or who display the Schemelink sign.
He was also banned from the Perfume Shop on Ivison Lane; and Morrisons Daily on Harrington Road.
But since the order was put in place, Scott has been brought back to court for entering stores including HMV, M&S, Iceland, Home Bargains, Sports Direct and TK Maxx; and also stealing high value goods including clothing, meat and a DVD box set.
Scott was back in front of Carlisle magistrates today, when he admitted four further order breaches — taking the total since January to 14 — and two thefts from Workington’s Marks & Spencer.
The prosecution said Scott entered Marks & Spencer on July 21 and July 30, selecting steaks with a total value of £149 before leaving the premises without paying for them.
His order breaches related to illegal visits to both M&S and Iceland.
Appearing over a video link from HMP Durham, Scott, latterly of Derwent Street, Workington, spoke of being treated unfairly while in custody.
He was, he said, being kept in segregation after suspicions he had drugs concealed in his body and he not allowed to phone his mother.
“It is not fair at all,” he told magistrates. “They won’t give me a vape, either. Everyone else has got one.”
Scott spoke of hoping to secure accommodation which is offered to those battling alcohol and drug addiction.
He received an immediate eight-month prison sentence and ordered to pay £149 compensation to Marks & Spencer.
As he was sentenced, Scott asked magistrates: “Is there anything you can do about me being in segregation? There is no telly. There is no vape.”
Lead magistrate Thomas Ryan told Scott: “These are matters that we have no control over whatsoever.”
