Derwent & Solway Housing Association has supported Cumbria Constabulary in securing an antisocial behaviour order (ASBO) on the son of one of their tenants, Carl McGuirk.
The 16-year old from Workington has been known to the police for some time and was a known associate of two other teenagers in the area who both received ASBOs last year.
Carl McGuirk was served with a full antisocial behaviour order at West Cumbria Magistrates Court on Tuesday 12 June, following evidence gathered and supplied by the police, D&S and other residents.
The decision will put an end to his repeated and targeted campaign against certain homes in the area, to which he persistently caused damage by attacking properties with missiles including mud bombs, his ‘signature’ mark.
Robert Porter, Director of Derwent & Solway Housing Association said:
“The trauma and upset that persistent and relentless activity such as this causes should never be underestimated and we welcome the courts decision to apply this full order in the interests of other local residents.”
The order on Carl McGuirk continues to build on several years’ work for Cumbria Constabulary and Derwent & Solway, who have seen a marked reduction of antisocial behaviour in the area since two other teenagers and known associates of McGuirk had orders placed upon them last year.
The terms of Carl McGuirk’s antisocial behaviour order ban him from entering the areas of Casson Road, Cussack Crescent, Iredale Crescent, Honister Drive and Wastwater Avenue and prohibit him from damaging property, causing harassment, alarm or distress or inciting another person to do so.
Acting Sergeant Richard Smillie of Cumbria Constabulary, the senior investigating officer on the case said;
"This is a great success by Workington Community Local Policing Team who are striving to improve the quality of life for the people of Workington. Throughout this investigation we worked closely with Derwent & Solway Housing Association to provide reassurance to the local residents and encourage them to have confidence in the process. This directly led to many residents providing valuable evidence and having the courage to become witnesses in court. This case was part of the Constabulary's ongoing Respect campaign, which aims to tackle anti-social behaviour. It is a great example of how successful we can be when we all work together, residents, partners and Police.”
If found in breach of his order, McGuirk faces a fine and up to five years imprisonment.
The order will remain in place until 31. 12. 07, when he will have turned eighteen.
Anyone who has any information relating to incidents of anti-social behaviour can contact Police on 0845 33 00 247.