A TEENAGER who brought "chaos" to a Worcestershire town has been given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order.

Chad Hodgkins, of Malvern's Pound Bank Road, has been banned from throwing eggs, stones and toilet rolls and waving a garden strimmer in public.

The 14-year-old, who was given the Asbo at Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday, is also forbidden from using or riding any motor vehicle and trespassing on private gardens.

Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator for the South Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership, Chris Allen, said: "The boy has caused untold upset to the community and officers have worked hard to secure this order. It is a considerable achievement.

"I hope this will bring some reassurance to people in Malvern to which this individual has brought chaos."

Between now and August 3 2010, Hodgkins is barred from:

  • Causing anyone harassment, alarm or distress or encouraging anyone else to do so, including but not limited to defecating in private gardens or a public place other than a public convenience, waving a garden strimmer in a public place, shouting and screaming and kicking a football at windows.
  • Using foul, abusive, insulting language or gestures towards anyone or encouraging anyone to do so.
  • Using or threatening violence towards anyone or encouraging anyone to do so.
  • Using or riding a motor vehicle including but not limited to a mini moto or a motorbike on any road or public place.
  • Throwing objects at persons or premises or encouraging others to do so including but not limited to toilet rolls, eggs and stones.
  • Trespassing on private gardens in Malvern.
  • Entering the Chase High School, Geraldine Road, Malvern or its grounds.
  • Being in the parts of the Pound Bank area including Skyrold Road, The Glade and Moat Crescent.
  • Entering the football ground or areas around it including Steamer Road, Clare Road, Elgar Avenue and Matravers Avenue.

If Hodgkins breaches the order he could up to five years in youth custody.

Anyone who witnesses him breaking the ban in any way should call police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.