Redbridge council uses PSPO to fine man £100 for sexual harassment

London council says it is the first in England and Wales to use public space protection order against catcalling and harassment

A fine for sexual harassment has been issued by a London council in the first use in England and Wales of controversial powers designed to clamp down on antisocial behaviour.

The 100 fine was issued on Friday evening to a man for sexual harassment in Ilford, east London, by officials from Redbridge council, with the support of the Metropolitan police