Woman fined twice in a matter of seconds after being caught drinking in a Peterborough street - and throwing can on the floor

A woman caught drinking in a Peterborough street has been hit in the pocket twice – after throwing the beer can on the floor.

The was spotted by police officers in Cromwell Road, Millfield drinking alcohol – a breach of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), which is in place to prevent anti-social behaviour in the area.

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said: “When asked to either hand over or get rid of the drink, she finished it off and threw the can on the ground.

“After passing on statements to the council’s ASB enforcement officer, the woman has now been issued two £100 fines for the alcohol consumption and littering.”

The PSPO covers Millfield, and is in place to prevent anti-social behaviour which was having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those living and working in the area.

The specific Anti-social Behaviour was predominantly alcohol-related and included harassment, urination and defecation, begging, littering and spitting.

On the request of a police officer, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) or authorised council officer, a person must dispose of or surrender any open containers of alcohol in their possession or disperse from the immediate area and not return within six hours.

Urination, defecation, littering, spitting and anti-social behaviour in a public place are all offences also covered by the order.

Anyone committing an offence under the order can be fined £100 by the council.