SEVEN people have been banned from pubs in Caerphilly as part of a clampdown on abusive and criminal behaviour.

Gwent Police have warned pub-goers that if they cause trouble in pubs in Caerphilly they risk not only being arrested but also being banned from all pubs signed up to Pub Watch Online in the area.

There are now nine pubs part of Pub Watch Online in Caerphilly and seven in Blackwood and Bargoed which all promote safe and responsible drinking.

This month, seven new names came before the Pub Watch Online panel and all seven have now received bans of various lengths for abusive behaviour towards customers and staff or criminal behaviour.

• A 24-year-old man from the Caerphilly area has received a six month ban for his behaviour inside the Kings Arms in Caerphilly on the August 2, 2015.

• A 46-year-old man from the Ystrad Mynach area has been banned for five years for assaulting a member of door staff at the Kings Arms in Caerphilly on August 1, 2015.

• A 33-year-old woman from the Ystrad Mynach area has been banned for five years for assaulting a member of door staff at the Kings Arms in Caerphilly on August 1, 2015.

Ryan Harper, the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) at the Courthouse pub in Caerphilly, said: “Pub Watch in Caerphilly are keen to create a safe and suitable environment for all to enjoy throughout the pubs and clubs in the area.

"We have noted that violent or aggressive offences will be dealt through Pub Watch with zero tolerance, particularly when these incidences involve our staff that are working to keep the environment safe for everyone."

Blackwood and Bargoed Pub Watch have also issued four bans this month: Three men, aged 24. 23, and 22, from the Bargoed area have received five year bans for assaulting a member of door staff at Blisters nightclub on July 10, 2015.

A 22-year-old man also received a three month ban for the same offence.

Night Time Economy Officer, PC Adam Lang said: "The majority of the popular pubs in Caerphilly are currently signed up to Pub Watch. People need to take note, that if you misbehave in one, your information will be shared with Gwent Police and other pubs and you could receive a ban varying from one month to life.

“Behaviour like this will not be tolerated in these pubs and people who act in this manner will be punished for their actions.

"We currently have 18 people banned from pubs across Caerphilly, Blackwood and Bargoed – and two new pubs have joined the scheme this month. I want to remind people that if you go out drinking this summer, please act responsibly and think about the consequences of your actions.”

If you run a pub in the Caerphilly, Blackwood or Bargoed area and would like to join Pub Watch, please contact the Night Time Economy Officer, PC Adam Lang on: adam.lang@gwent.pnn.police.uk