A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been made the youngest person to be hit with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order in Northwich.
Oliver Crozier, who lives on Kings-mead, was one of a gang of youths who made life miserable for local shopkeepers.
He was convicted of several offences at Northwich magistrates on Wednesday and given an eight-month training and detention order, along with the ASBO which will last for two years.
The order was secured by Vale Royal police, in conjunction with the Vale Royal Community Safety Partnership, and is the sixth secured against persistent offenders in Northwich and Winsford.
Sergeant Mark Watson, deputy crime and disorder manager for Congleton & Vale Royal Police, said shop owners in Northwich will be able to go about their business without being subject to the distress Crozier caused them.
He said: 'The offences for which Oliver Crozier has been convicted occurred in the area of Kingsmead's shops. He has been one of the principal members of a group of youths who have been responsible for a considerable amount of crime and anti-social behaviour at that location.
'The order prevents Crozier from entering the majority of the Kingsmead estate, among other restrictions, and I am particularly pleased that the shop owners and workers will be able to go about their business without being subject to the distress that he has caused them. I would also like to thank the many local residents and shop staff who assisted us in this application.'
The Anti Social Behaviour Order prevents Crozier from: Acting or inciting or encouraging others to act in an anti-social manner.
Threatening or inciting or encour-aging others to engage in violence or damage.
Using or encouraging others to use foul, abusive, insulting, offensive, threatening or intimidating language or behaviour in any public place.
Entering specific areas of Kingsmead without the prior written consent of the duty inspector.
