Homeless man gets railway station ban

Mohamed Sherif Osman, of no fixed abode, received a five-year anti-social behaviour order covering the whole of Yorkshire.

Leeds magistrates were told that between April and September, Osman committed a string of offences – including travelling without tickets on trains from Hull to Leeds.

He "tailgated" passengers through automatic ticket barriers, urinated on the station forecourt in Hull, harassed a 13-year-old boy in Leeds, threatened a female member of staff and was seen repeatedly begging.

He also followed two women into the ladies' toilet at Leeds station.

The 33-year-old was also ejected from several pubs, cafs and restaurants in Leeds, Doncaster and Hull because of his behaviour.

Superintendent Simon Whitehead said: "This man has made travelling a misery for people all over Yorkshire.

"Getting these orders in place will mean there is some control over Mr Osman's behaviour."

Chief Inspector Brian Buddo, from British Transport Police, added: "Those who expressed concern will now be able to travel and work at the station without fear of further nuisance and intimidation from him, any breach of the conditions will be dealt with robustly.

"This positive outcome has been achieved through several months of evidence gathering."