A WOMAN was caught drinking with two females police had barred her from associating with in public.

Amber Gagen, of Green Street, Ryde, admitted failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice (CPN), in Ryde, on September 17.

She appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, on Friday, November 1.

The CPN was issued by the police, prohibiting Gagen from associating with two other named people.

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Gagen was caught on CCTV walking past the Crown Inn pub, in High Street, with the other named individuals.

They then congregated at the churchyard, in nearby Church Lane, drinking alcohol, said Giles Fletcher, prosecuting.

Gagen had also appeared before Island magistrates in July, for 12 admitted charges of shoplifting, for which she received a 12-month community order.

The bench was told jobless Gagen had a record of six convictions for 17 offences.

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For Gagen, Oscar Vincent said his client was a vulnerable individual, who has suffered prejudice and social isolation.

"In any other circumstance, they were acting lawfully, with no anti-social behaviour evident. They were just chatting," said Mr Vincent.

Gagen was fined £80, with £85 costs and a £32 surcharge.