The order on the Gateshead youth applies nationwide

A persistent nuisance to residents on a Tyneside housing estate has been given an anti-social behaviour order which compels him to behave or face a return to court.

Officers from Northumbria Police in Gateshead East have secured their first Criminal Anti-Social Behaviour Order (Crasbo) using powers under the Police Reform Act 2002.

Norman Donnison, 19, of Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, was given a two-year order.

It was imposed at the same time as Donnison was jailed for six months by magistrates at Gateshead for burglary, criminal damage, two offences of being drunk and disorderly, and possession of an offensive weapon.

Persistent offender

The order prohibits him from drinking alcohol in any outdoor public place, and not to act or instigate others to act in an anti-social way which would cause harassment, alarm, or distress.

The order on the teenager applies nationwide.

Community beat manager Pc Keith Flaherty, who was in charge of the case, said: "This was secured under new police powers allowing officers to request a Crasbo at the time as a criminal conviction.

"We took this action because of Donnison's persistent offending and anti social behaviour."

This is the third order secured by the force. They are used to prevent offending and assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.