ASBO for Wallasey boy

Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team, in partnership with Merseyside Police, has taken action against Thomas Murray of Gorse Crescent following a catalogue of anti-social behaviour. 

The 14-year old was referred into Wirral's Challenge & Support process due to concerns about his behaviour in school and at home. 

The Challenge & Support process is designed to address anti-social behaviour by young people by combining enforcement for unacceptable actions with support and intervention to address the underlying causes of their behaviour. 

Despite receiving intensive support, Thomas continued to engage in escalating anti-social behaviour. 

On 23rd August 2010 at Wirral Youth Court, Thomas was issued with a 2-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order. 

Under the terms of the ASBO, Thomas is banned from using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour, that are likely to cause harassment alarm or distress or fear of unlawful violence to any persons not of the same household within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral area.

He was also banned from entering within the boundaries of any private dwelling, including gardens and outbuildings, without the permission of the owner or lawful occupier.

He was further ordered not to associate in a public place, or any place to which the public have access with four named individuals.

Councillor Chris Blakeley, Wirral Council Cabinet Member for Housing and Community Safety said: "Robust action has been taken to deal with this young person's unacceptable behaviour."

Inspector Mike Barrett from Merseyside Police’s East Wallasey neighbourhood team added: "We are continuing to work closely with the Anti-Social Behaviour Team to identify and deal with the unacceptable behaviour of a small number of individuals in the area."

The Anti-Social Behaviour Order remains in force until 23rd August 2012. If breached and proven, Thomas Murray faces up to two years in detention and training.