'A man with a history of unprovoked violence towards women who was described in court as a "self-proclaimed misogynist" has been given a sexual harm prevention order.
Gloucestershire Constabulary said Victor Valentine, from the St Paul's area of Cheltenham, posed a risk to women in the town and the order was a "preventative measure".
It bans the 29-year-old from using any device with access to the internet unless he notifies police and also prevents him entering or loitering near female public toilets or changing rooms.
As well as a history of violence, Gloucestershire Police said Valentine had persistently breached civil orders placed on him. He has not been convicted of any sexual offences.
Det Sgt Paul Howell from Gloucestershire Police's public protection unit said Valentine was "well-known for his misogynistic hostility and violence towards women".
He said the order would "reduce Valentine's ability to further explore his ideology and gives police the opportunity to monitor his behaviour in the community to help reduce his risk of further offending".'