Thief banned from all UK schools and universities

Prosecutor Kate Barnes said Tinney, who had 41 convictions for 177 offences, had a “long history of entering educational properties” and stealing possessions.

Before the latest theft, his previous offences were committed at Lancashire University in Preston earlier this year, the court heard.

In mitigation, Jordan Parkinson said Tinney, of Ashgill Road, was an alcoholic who stole to fund his addiction.

Judge Scott made the order banning Tinney from entering any UK educational establishment, including schools, universities, colleges and student accommodation, for five years.

She said he had “simply lost the right for now to visit those locations without consequences”, adding breaching the order could result in imprisonment.