Woman, 27, given region's first drink banning order

Hanane Elfidh is now banned from being drunk in public and also from entering any pub or club in Tickhill. Police applied for the DBO after she repeatedly offended over a five-month period in and around Doncaster, particularly in the Tickhill area.

Pc Martin Smith from the anti-social behaviour unit in Doncaster said: "Drink banning orders are now in place in Doncaster and we will take full advantage of now being able to apply for DBOs on conviction by targeting individuals whose behaviour when under the influence of alcohol is a cause for concern. With the support of the courts, the issuing of such orders has the potential to make a positive impact on drink-related anti-social behaviour and criminality throughout the district."

The order against Ms Elfidh, from Shrewsbury Road, Bircotes, Nottinghamshire, will run

for 12 months and if she breaches it she could be fined up to 2,500.

DBOs can be made against an individual over 16 if they have engaged in criminal or disorderly conduct whilst drunk.

Chairman of Tickhill Pubwatch, Rebecca Walters, said: "Our customers can be confident that they will be able to continue to enjoy a drink in relaxed surroundings.

"Tickhill Pubwatch holds regular meetings at which customers who cause problems are discussed. We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour of any kind and will work with the police to address any issues."