A MAN has been banned from Colchester pubs for being drunk and disorderly.

Steven French of Hutchinson Close, Tiptree, received the court ban after he admitted shouting and swearing in his street.

Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard that neighbours called police after being repeatedly disturbed by French on November 10 and 11. When officers arrived they searched French, 33, and discovered he was also carrying 0.7g of cannabis.

The court heard French had a history of antisocial behaviour as well as drink, drug and psychiatric problems.

He was barred from all pubs in Colchester and magistrates ordered the cannabis should be destroyed.