A man has been sentenced following a series of thefts in the Farnworth area and breaching a harassment order.

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Timothy Nolan, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment on Saturday (October 26) and slapped with a fine of £239 after appearing at Manchester & Salford Magistrates' Court.

In addition, a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order was secured against him by officers of the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team.

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This order, which is valid until October 2029, will prohibit Nolan from entering any store on Market Street & Brackley Street in Farnworth, the Co-op in Highfield Road and the JGS Convenience Store on Long Causeway.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Any breaches to this order should be reported to police.

“Criminality will not be tolerated, and the Bolton Neighbourhood Teams are working hard to manage those who are a detriment to the community."

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