A VAGRANT has been barred from Winchester for five years.

Gerard Paul Anderson, 44, of no fixed abode, has been a chronic nuisance for many months.

Winchester City Neighbourhood policing team successfully applied to Basingstoke Magistrates Court for a criminal behaviour order against Anderson.

Anderson originally from Guildford, has no local connection to Winchester and the court heard on Monday he has persistently offended.

He was responsible for shoplifting, assault, public order offences and anti social behaviour.

Anderson would regularly sleep rough at residents' property in garages and outbuildings as well as at commercial premises and would frequently leave litter behind.

Under the order Anderson must not act in an anti-social manner across Hampshire.