Anti-social behaviour orders have been handed out to five youths responsible for numerous acts of anti-social behaviour in Newington, in a civil case brought by the Thanet District Council and supported by Kent Police, on behalf of the Thanet Community Safety Partnership.
The case is the largest multi-ASBO application in Kent, with the partnership gathering evidence over the last year from CCTV footage, along with statements from witnesses, who include police officers, police community support officers and the council’s community wardens. The group were members of a gang on the Newington estate, who were responsible for a series of incidents, which included harassment, intimidation, threatening and abusive behaviour, throwing missiles, vandalism and criminal damage.
The five who received the anti-social behaviour orders were Danny Holloway Jnr. (18) of Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Jay Holloway (22) of St. John’s Avenue, Newington, Aston Cocks (16) of The Centre, Newington, Ricky Diggins (15) of Auckland Avenue, Newington, Alan Meechan (22) of The Centre, Newington.
The conditions imposed by District Judge Turner at Folkestone Magistrates Court on Friday (21 August) afternoon at the conclusion of the trial were that they cannot meet with two or more other people and threaten, insult, abuse people, throw missiles or damage property. They are also prohibited from standing or loitering on the pavement outside the Spar shop in the Centre in Newington, with both orders running for two years until 20 August 2011. The five were also banned from entering the Spar shop for a year.
A bind over was agreed by the court for Andrew Morris (22) from Weyburn Drive, Newington. This means that a deal has been signed with the court and if he breaks the restrictions on him, he will be required to pay a fine of £200 to the court.
Cllr. Zita Wiltshire, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: "I’d like to thank everyone who’s been involved in helping the council and Kent Police to achieve this excellent result. We’re committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in Thanet to ensure that the area is a safe place to live, work and visit. This gang was making life miserable for residents on the Newington estate and we’ve worked hard – and very closely – with local residents to help bring that gang culture to an end. It has taken a long time to get this result, but now that we have got a result, it should help to improve people’s lives on the Newington estate.”
Sergeant Phil Morley from Kent Police said: "I am pleased with the result in court. It reflects the months of work involved in the case by police, council and other agencies. Those who have been given ASBOs need to reflect on their previous behaviour and make changes to adhere to conditions imposed on them, I am confident that this case will send out a message to others who commit anti-social behaviour, not only in Newington, but in all areas of Thanet.
I would like to thank all residents who have supported the case, as we know it has been very difficult for them.”
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