Prolific shoplifter banned from every Tesco within 60 miles

Amy McCarthy has been banned from entering Birkenhead Town Centre and all Tesco stores in Wirral following shoplifting offences (Picture: Merseyside Police)

A shoplifter has been banned from every Tesco within 60 miles after inflicting ‘misery’ on shop owners.

Amy McCarthy, 32, has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order after she admitted two counts of theft from the supermarket chain at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.

It bans her from even setting foot in Birkenhead Town Centre and bars her from entering any Tesco store in Wirral.

McCarthy, who also has previous for interfering with cars, is also prohibited fro...