A TEENAGER has been banned from entering Sherborne after admitting three knifepoint robberies in the town.

The 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was made the subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order for two years.

The robberies occurred in Powys Lane between 6.40pm and 9.15pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

The victims, who were aged between 15 and 17, were approached by two male offenders with knives who demanded their wallets.

Following the incidents, officers were able to identify the two defendants from descriptions given and they were arrested later that same evening.

A large hunting-type knife was found near to where they were arrested, and subsequent DNA analysis revealed a match for both defendants.

A 16-year-old was also sentenced at Weymouth Youth Court on Wednesday, October 3.

The pair were handed a 12-month referral order, which will require them to work with various agencies in a bid to prevent further offending.

The 17-year-old has been told he must not act or incite others to behave in an anti-social manner that could cause harassment, alarm or distress to anyone within Dorset.

In addition, he must also not use or incite others to use threatening, intimating, insulting or abusive words or behaviour in any public place in the county.

Neighbourhood Inspector Neil Wood, of Sherborne police, said: “In this case we were able to quickly identify the offenders and ensure they faced the judicial process.

“These sentences give the young defendants a chance to address their offending behaviour and the securing of a Criminal Behaviour Order will help us enforce this.

“Dorset Police recognises knife crime is a concern among young people and that prevention work is key. Staff from our Safer Schools Teams work with schools to help educate young people about the dangers of carrying knifes and the tragic consequences that using a knife can lead to.”