A MENACE who was banned from begging has been jailed after going door-to-door for cash.

Daniel Malyon told people he was really ill despite being banned from doing so under a criminal behaviour order.

The notorious unemployed 42-year-old, of Carlton Avenue, Westcliff, appeared in court again and has been jailed for a week for breaching the order and possession of cocaine.

Malyon appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court after being charged with breaching the order and possession of cocaine.

He was jailed for a week.

Last month, police in Southend received a number of reports that a man matching Malyon’s description was asking for money door-to-door and in some instances going into people’s homes.

The most recent incidents were reported on October 29 and 31 in the Prince Avenue, Henley Crescent and Kenilworth Gardens areas of Westcliff.

Officers received one report that he asked someone in his own street for cash claiming he was diabetic, ill and needed to get to the Benfleet area. 

They were quick to point out that he lived nearby and offered to call Malyon an ambulance, which he declined.

PC Ian Hopgood, of Southend police, said: “Criminal behaviour orders are in place as a reminder to offenders like Malyon that we need to protect the community and there are consequences if they are breached.

“He must accept that his persistent requests for other people’s cash – no matter how big or small – are a nuisance, unnecessary, unwanted and illegal.

“Should there be any further breaches, he could face even longer prison sentences.

“If you see him asking for cash, please call Essex Police on 101.”

On April 5, 2017, Malyon was given a community behaviour order that bans him from approaching people and requesting money regardless of circumstances.

He is also banned from entering or being found at any address where he is not the tenant, owner or family member or unless saving life or requesting casual employment from anyone.

Malyon was jailed for four weeks last April at Southend Magistrates’ Court after admitting five counts of fraud by false representation for similar activities.

The court heard that on at least five occasions Malyon used the same sob story on kind-hearted people - most of whom were pensioners.

On Wednesday, Malyon was jailed for seven days and ordered to pay a £115 victim surcharge.

The news comes after Southend Council has said they will be taking an active stance against aggressive beggars and street drinkers in the town.