Sean Straker, pictured, 18, of Gloster Park Amble, is also barred from drinking in public in Amble after the two-year criminal anti-social behaviour order (Crasbo) was granted by Alnwick magistrates.

Straker is banned from entering the Ratcliffe estate in Amble including Charles Road, Ann Crescent, Glendale, Coquetdale, Cheviotdale, Alndale and Dandsfield Square.

He is also banned from behaving in a way that may cause harassment, alarm or distress to others or encouraging others to do so and from drinking alcohol in a public place in Amble except on licensed premises.

Neighbourhood Inspector Sue Peart said: "Although just 18, Straker has come to our attention numerous times and has been arrested on more than 20 occasions over recent years.

"He is one of the small number of young people responsible for disorder, anti-social behaviour, under age drinking and crime in the Amble area and the behaviour of Straker and his friends and cohorts have a significant detrimental impact on the community of Amble."

She added: "Working with our partners, we have tried a number of ways to curb his behaviour but none seem to have worked. Asbos are very much a last resort but hopefully this will serve as a warning to Straker and others that we will do whatever is necessary to protect the law-abiding public from the minority who cause problems through their anti-social behaviour.

"We also need the community to play their part. If people see Straker in situations which breach his order they need to contact us. The criminal justice system allows for a police officer to give the evidence on their behalf and they will remain anonymous. By working together we can ensure this Asbo is effective."