Shoplifter banned from City and sentenced

A man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in jail and banned from entering the City of London for three years.

Fathi Handuleh, 38, of Gibson Close, Tower Hamlets, was convicted of theft of 10 bottles of wine from a Co-op on Cheapside.

On 15 August, Handuleh was seen on CCTV in the wine section of the store, putting multiple bottles of wine in two bags he was carrying.

He then left the supermarket without paying for the wine which totalled £110.

City of London Police officers found Handuleh at St Paul’s station, where the 10 bottles of wine were found on him and he was arrested.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court also handed Handuleh a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering the City of London for three years.

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of the City of London Police, said:

“We hope that this CBO will give reassurance to businesses, retail staff and also members of the public who shop in the area. We will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.

“A CBO will help us protect businesses and communities from various offences, including theft and anti-social behaviour, as well as act as a deterrent to others thinking of criminal activity.”

If Handuleh breaches his CBO, he could face further jail time.