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West Yorkshire Police, in partnership with Bowlee Park Housing and Wakefield Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, has secured an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against a 15-year-old boy.

Ashley Tranter of Painthorpe was given a two-year order when he appeared before Wakefield Youth Court for terrorising the Crigglestone estate.

Under the terms of the order, Tranter is banned from large parts of his home patch after he engaged in extremely serious anti-social acts.

The ASBO comes hot on the heels of a Dispersal Order, which gives the police powers to move people on or split up groups on the street, as well as taking young people to their home or a safe place if they are out after 9pm. They can also ask people who dont live in the area covered by an order to leave the area.

Jeff Allen, Neighbourhood Manager at Bowlee Park Housing, said: This is a great example of what can be achieved by working in partnership. It sends out a clear message to others that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour. We will continue to work with the police and other agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour through prevention, intervention and enforcement methods.

Steve Earnshaw, Case Officer for the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, said: There has, over the last two years, been a large increase in general anti-social behaviour and arson attacks within the area. A large proportion was generated by one individual who has now received an ASBO. We and our partners will be working with the community to turn the area around and make it a more desirable location to live in.

Inspector Karen Bailes, of Wakefield Neighbourhood Policing Team, added: A lot of work has already been done in the area to divert young people from anti-social behaviour by all partners working with groups such as the local rugby club. There have remained a core group who have persisted in committing criminal acts and the decision was made to authorise a dispersal order in order to allow residents to go about their lives in safety and without fear.

One local young person who was at the centre of the problems, has appeared in court and received an ASBO. The measures have made an impact on the incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour in the area which are reported to the police and other agencies. We have seen a big drop in incidents and are working to decrease this further.

Anyone who has information about those at the centre of anti social behaviour can contact the police and give this information. If they wish to remain anonymous they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111