Ed Sheeran ‘lookalike’ handed Tesco ban after stealing two cans of cider

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A 22-year-old serial shoplifter, branded as a "lookalike" Ed Sheeran has found himself barred from every single Tesco in Derby for the next three years after stealing two cans of cider.Bailey Esmonde, who has no fixed address, was slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order following the theft from a Tesco Express on St Peter's Street back on March 30.But his troubles didn't end there.Just two days later, on April Fools' Day, police arrested him after discovering he was carrying cocaine.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He now faces charges for both the shop theft and possession of cocaine.When Derbyshire Police shared Esmonde's custody photograph online, social media users couldn't help but notice his striking similarity to chart-topping singer Ed Sheeran.The post gained traction online, attracting more than 2,500 comments from people who were far more interested in the resemblance than the actual crimes.Users quickly branded the homeless man a "Temu version of Ed Sheeran" – a reference...

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