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An abuse-hurling beggar who urinated in public has been barred from Norton village.
Katherine Dixon repeatedly racially abused a civic enforcement officer after she was witnessed begging and urinating in public in Norton High Street and Stockton town centre.
The 68-year-old “persistently behaved in an anti-social manner” - and not only hurled “disgraceful” comments at an officer but verbally abused police and shop staff.
She was also spotted carrying a bladed article in public during the spate of incidents, which have taken place since February 2025.
Dixon, of Bowesfield Lane, Stockton, was found guilty of three counts of a racially aggravated public order incident at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on July 16.
The offences related to multiple occasions when Dixon subjected one of Stockton Borough Council’s civic enforcement officers to racial abuse.
She was issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order last Thursday (August 13), meaning she is now banned from entering Norton village for the next three years.
Councillor Norma Stephenson, the council’s cabinet member for access, communities and community safety, said: “Dixon has persistently behaved in an anti-social manner including begging and urinating in public.
“When approached about her behaviour, she has verbally abused others, including the disgraceful racial comments aimed at one of our Civic Enforcement Officers.
“This type of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and I am pleased that she has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order to protect our staff, residents, visitors and businesses.
"Please continue to report any anti-social behaviour concerns you have to our Civic Enforcement team, who can be reached on 01642 607943 or by emailing civic.enforcement@stockton.gov.uk."
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Cleveland Police’s Neighbourhood Inspector Andy Vickers said: “We want our town centres to be a safe and welcoming place for all, and this kind of behaviour really impacts the quality of life of people who live, work and spend time in the area.
“I’m pleased we were able to support Stockton Borough Council in securing this Criminal Behaviour Order and we will continue to work together to address those who continue to exhibit nuisance, abusive or criminal behaviour.
“Please continue to report incidents to us by visiting our website or calling 101 for non-emergencies. Your information helps us build a wider picture of what is happening in our communities."