Man jailed after assaults in Morecambe cafes

By Gayle Rouncivell
Published 13th Sep 2023, 09:35 BST
Updated 13th Sep 2023, 09:35 BST
Andrew Phimister.Andrew Phimister.
Andrew Phimister.
A man has been jailed after two incidents of assault in cafés in Morecambe.

Andrew Phimister, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for assault and breach of notification requirements at Blackpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

The offence relates to incidents at two cafés on Morecambe promenade where he was verbally abusive and threatening to staff and members of the public.

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A spokesman for Morecambe Police said: “Morecambe Police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour, especially directed towards hard-working employees of local businesses and visitors to the area.

“Should you witness similar incidents involving Andrew Phimister after his release, please contact us on 101 and email PC Foster directly on [email protected].”