Anti-social Behaviour Orders

Anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) are court orders which forbid specific threatening or intimidating actions.

An ASBO can ban a person from:

ASBOs are in effect for a minimum of two years, and can be longer. They are designed to protect specific victims, neighbours, or even whole communities from behaviour that has frightened or intimidated them, or damaged their quality of life.

These are civil orders - not criminal penalties – so they won’t appear on a suspect's criminal record. However, if that person breaches an ASBO, they have committed a criminal offence, which is punishable by a fine or up to five years in prison.

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Eastbourne Anti-Social Behaviour Orders

8th January 2010

ASBO for Leo Lirette

Leo LiretteOn Friday the 8th January 2010 at Eastbourne Magistrates Court, the Police were successful in an application for an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) against 66 years old, Leo Lirette,  from Holly Place, Eastbourne. The order imposed remains in force until further notice.

PC Ginny Jupp, ASBO Coordinator said : “"This is an excellent result for the people of Eastbourne who have been subjected to the intimidation by this man for a period of time. This is another string to our bows in our aim to combat anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. Any person who sees Leo in breach of the above orders should contact the Police."

Conditions of ASBO

23rd December 2009

Three Year ASBO for Jemma Bradshaw

Jemma BradshawEastbourne street drinker Jemma Bradshaw, 29 of no fixed abode, was issued with a 3 year ASBO at Eastbourne Magistrates Court on Friday 18th December 2009.

PC Ginny Jupp, ASBO Coordinator, said "This is a positive result for Eastbourne residents, this is the eighth street drinker to have an ASBO granted and this order will allow Sussex Police to act robustly where instances of anti-social behaviour are reported to us involving this individual."

Prohibitions:

13th December 2009

Two Year ASBO for Bobby Burnett

Bobby BurnettEastbourne Magistrates issued a two year ASBO to Bobby Burnett, 21, from Westham Drive, Pevensey on Friday December 4.

The conditions of the ASBO are:

PC Ginny Jupp, ASBO Coordinator said: “I hope this successful action against Bobby Burnett will curb anti-social behaviour on the town’s streets. We are committed to making people feel safe in their neighbourhood and to showing that quality-of-life issues are important to us."

ASBO for Elliot Moore

Elliot MooreEastbourne Police are continuing to target local youths engaging in anti social behaviour and have obtained an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) for Elliott Moore, 17, of Val Princeton, Pevensey Bay.

The order was granted by Eastbourne magistrates on Friday 27th November. PC Ginny Jupp, Eastbourne's ASBO Coordinator, said: "This order will assist the local police with combating the behaviour of Elliott and improve the quality of life for the residents of Eastbourne. We will rigorously enforce the order and therefore wanted to publish the restrictions so that if residents identify any breaches they can telephone the police in confidence.”

Conditions of the ASBO are as follows:

Two Year SABO for Dennis Lewis

Dennis LewisDennis Lewis, a prolific street drinker last week became the sixth to be granted a full Anti-Social Behaviour order at Eastbourne Magistrates Court. The order is to run until 18th September 2011, on Dennis Lewis, 47, of no fixed abode.

ASBOs show that we are not a soft touch when it comes to anti-social behaviour. We are committed to making people feel safe in their neighbourhood and are showing that quality-of-life issues really mean something to Eastbourne Police. At least four more applications for ASBOs for street drinkers, are in the process of evidence gathering, showing that we will not tolerate any persistent anti-social acts.

Town Centre PCSO’s have visited local businesses selling alcohol in the Town to remind them that it is an offence to sell alcohol if a person is intoxicated or they believe that it is being brought for another person.

CI Jayne Dando, District Commander said: “Dennis Lewis is well known prolific street drinker who has continued to flout the town centre drinking ban by consuming alcohol in public, which has resulted in drunken behaviour causing alarm and distress to both residents and visitors to the town. The Police, Eastbourne Borough Council and other agencies will continue to work closely to ensure that those engaged in anti-social behaviour are dealt with robustly. We have worked with local businesses to obtain this order to make sure the quality of life within the town is maintained. My officers in response to demands created by street drinkers will collectively ensure this ASBO is strictly enforced and this will in turn dissuade others intent on causing anti-social behaviour.”

Trish Pybous, Eastbourne Business Crime Manager, said: ” We fully support, and have a strong ongoing working relationship with Sussex Police on anti-social behaviour orders. This is an excellent result for the people of Eastbourne who have been subjected to the intimidation by Mr Lewis over a period of time. “

PC Ginny Jupp Anti Social Behaviour Officer said: “Anti-social behaviour is a top concern for local businesses, residents of Eastbourne. It can be effectively tackled by police working in partnership with the community. Over recent months six anti-social behaviour orders have been granted to street drinkers in Eastbourne. The anti-social behaviour order represents a concerted partnership effort by Sussex Police and partner agencies to tackle street drinking. Without the support of the local community this would not be possible and I commend those that have had the confidence to come forward with the necessary evidence to make this action possible. I would encourage local businesses to continue to assist us to tackle the problem of street drinkers. ” “Any person who sees Dennis Lewis in breach of his order should contact the Police. A breach of an Order is a criminal offence which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, a fine or both”

1st June 2009

Five Year ASBO for Kevin Holbrook

Kevin HolbrookAt Eastbourne Magistrate Court on Friday 29th May, 2009 an Anti Social Behaviour order was granted on Kevin Holbrook, 28, of no fixed abode. The order is to run until 29th May 2014.

CI Dick Coates, District Commander said: “Kevin Holbrook is well known prolific street drinker who has continued to flout the town centre drinking ban by consuming alcohol in public, which has resulted in drunken behaviour causing alarm and distress to both residents and visitors to the town. We have worked with local businesses to obtain this order to make sure the quality of life within the town is maintained.”

PC Ginny Jupp Anti Social Behaviour Officer said: “The Anti-Social Behaviour Orders are necessary to protect local people. “A breach of an Order is a criminal offence which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment, a fine or both”.

The conditions of his ASBO are:

25th May 2009

Three Year ASBO for Reece Holmes

Reece HolmesOn 22nd May 2009, Sussex Police successfully applied for and obtained an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO), against Reece Holmes, 19, of Pensford Drive, Eastbourne, until May 2012.

PC Ginny Jupp, ASBO Coordinator said: “This is a case where all local agencies have been working together to support the local community and we are all committed to ensuring that all Anti-Social Behaviour Orders are enforced. Breaching Anti-Social Behaviour Orders is a serious offence, which will result in arrest and prosecution”.

Holmes is prohibited from:

12th May 2009

Two Year ASBO for Jay Georgiou

Jay GeorgiouOn Thursday 7th May, 2009 Eastbourne Magistrates imposed a two year anti social behaviour order (ASBO) on 14 year old Jay Georgiou of Northbourne Road, Eastbourne.

Following court proceedings the court ordered that for the next two years. Jay is prohibited from the following:-

PC Ginny Jupp said: This ASBOs was necessary to protect the local community and improve their quality of life, we will not tolerate such anti social behaviour. When required, we will make further applications for such Orders to the Magistrates Court”.