A Chorley man has been banned from parts of the town centre due to ‘persistent anti-social behaviour’.

Darien Cardoza, of Ackhurst Lodge Drive, was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of a knife in a public place.

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty after being stopped and searched by police in Maud Street, Chorley, during Thursday 8 August.

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Police found small plastic wraps containing class A drugs, mobile phones and cash. A knife was later found nearby.

A criminal behaviour order has been issued which prevents Cardoza from wearing a balaclava or face covering and entering parts of Chorley town centre.

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