Jamie Morgan appeared before Northavon Magistrates' Court in Yate on Wednesday 15 November. The order replaces an interim order, which was granted on the 13 June 2006 and will be effective until the 15 November 2008.
Magistrates heard that Morgan had persistently behaved in an ‘anti-social manner in and around the Thornbury area, causing harassment, alarm and distress to local people, traders and the community’.
Under the ASBO, Morgan is prohibited from:
• (save for the purpose of attending a pre-arranged appointment with his G.P in the company of a person aged 21 years or over) entering St Mary Shopping Centre and High Street, Thornbury – the boundary being High Street (eastern side), Chapel Street, Rock Street, Quaker Lane and The Plain
• causing, or attempting to cause, any damage to property not belonging to him
• acting in a manner, or using language, which is, or is likely to be threatening, abusive or insulting to any person
• acting, or inciting others to act in an anti-social manner, that is to say, a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household
He is also prohibited from having contact with 2 named individuals, whether by being in a group, talking to or associating with them in a public area.
Philippa Isbell, anti-social behaviour co-ordinator for Safer South Gloucestershire, said: "This ASBO is a result of the combined efforts of Thornbury police, South Gloucestershire Council and Safer South Gloucestershire.
"It follows other successful ASBO applications made and granted for the Thornbury area, targeting the few individuals who are intent on causing distress and harassment to the many people who live and work there.
"We want to reassure communities that we will continue to use the powers available to us to stop this type of anti-social behaviour and help to protect residents, traders and shoppers in Thornbury and across South Gloucestershire to improve their quality of life."
Inspector Mark Hedgcock, of Avon and Somerset Police, added: "This sends out a clear message that behaviour of this type will not be tolerated in Thornbury. Breaching an ASBO constitutes a criminal offence, which could lead to a custodial sentence."
"This Order has been obtained so that people living, working and visiting the town no longer have to put up with this sort of persistent anti-social behaviour."
"It shows how closely we work with Safer South Gloucestershire and other agencies to tackle the concerns of local people."
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