A man has been jailed after two incidents of assault in local cafés in Morecambe.
Andrew Phimister of no fixed abode was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for assault and breach of notification requirements at Blackpool Magistrates Court.
The offence relates to incidents at two cafés on Morecambe promenade where he was verbally abusive and threatening to staff and members of the public.
A spokesperson for Morecambe Area Police said: ‘’Morecambe Police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour, especially directed towards hard-working employees of local businesses and visitors to the area.
‘’Should you witness similar incidents involving Andrew Phimister after his release, please contact us on 101 and email PC Foster directly on 8161@lancashire.police.uk’’


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