Man Banned from Lidl and Sainsbury's in West Ealing
Police obtain court order after a series of offences at local shops
Mahdi Abdirahman. Picture: Met Police
A persistent offender has been banned from both Lidl and Sainsbury’s in West Ealing after police secured a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of incidents affecting local shops and businesses. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s West Area Command confirmed that Mahdi Abdirahman was issued with the order after appearing at Ealing Magistrates’ Court in connection with a burglary at Tesco Express on North Hyde Road, Hayes, in October 2025.
Abdirahman received a three-month custodial sentence, suspended for twelve months, after pleading guilty. The CBO, granted alongside the sentence, places strict restrictions on his behaviour and movements in an effort to curb persistent offending and protect local retailers.
Under the terms of the order, Abdirahman is prohibited from entering any retail or commercial premises where he has previously been formally banned. He must not remain inside any premises after being asked to leave, and he is barred from possessing opened alcohol in any public place. The order also bans him from entering several specific locations where his offending has caused repeated problems, including Tesco Express on North Hyde Road in Hayes, Sainsbury’s on Melbourne Avenue in West Ealing, Sainsbury’s at Lombardy Retail Park in Hayes, Lidl on Broadway in West Ealing, and Tesco Extra on College Road in Harrow.
Police said the order forms part of a wider programme of work by West Area officers to reduce repeat offending and support businesses that have been affected by theft, antisocial behaviour and related crime. Officers described Abdirahman as one of two individuals whose persistent behaviour has had a significant impact on local shops and staff, prompting targeted enforcement action.
A spokesperson for the West Area Command said the CBO would give officers stronger powers to intervene if Abdirahman breaches the conditions, helping to protect both the public and businesses that have been repeatedly affected. They added that the order demonstrates the police’s commitment to tackling ongoing issues linked to prolific offenders and improving safety for local communities.
The Metropolitan Police has encouraged businesses to continue reporting incidents so that officers can build evidence and take further action where necessary.
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