ASBO for Windsor teenager

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:11:33

A teenager has been given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) following numerous complaints by members of the public and subsequent action taken by police, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Anti-social Behaviour Team and other partner agencies.

Steven Strong, of Vansittart Road, Windsor, was issued the ASBO at Maidenhead Youth Court on Thursday 8 May.

The order will remain in force until 7 May 2012 and prohibits Steven from:

1. Remaining in any shop across England and Wales if asked to leave by staff or to enter any premises from which he is barred including Sainsbury’s store in Maidenhead town centre.

PC Doug Pye, from Windsor and Maidenhead’s community safety team, said “The ASBO has been secured following close partnership working between the police, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and with the backing of local people.

“Strong was constantly reported for acting in an anti-social manner. He has also been convicted of assaulting a store manager in Maidenhead and barred from Sainsbury’s in Maidenhead town centre following his behaviour.

“We hope that this court order will make those affected by Strong’s behaviour feel safer. It is sad that we have to go to such measures with young people. However, on some occasions it is necessary to protect the community.”

He added: “We would like to thank all those members of the public who gave us information which led to this ASBO. If anyone sees someone behaving in an anti-social manner they should contact police on 0845 8 505 505.”

This press release was issued by Thames Valley Police.