A teenager who terrorised his estate with bad behaviour, foul verbal abuse and drunken disorder has been banned from entering the area for the next two years under an ASBO.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Community Safety Partnership took action in a bid to protect other residents from the behaviour of Craig Davies, 17.
Craig and his family have already received an outright possession order on their home in Heol Caradoc, Penywaun by RCT Homes, partly as a result of the teenager’s behaviour and offending.
However, it was recognised that the possession of the property alone would not address the issues Davies presents to the community, so partners worked to secure an ASBO to curb his behaviour and movement and also encourage him to change his way of life.
Aberdare Magistrates’ Court considered a shocking catalogue of evidence and offences before granting the ASBO against Davies, which bans him from entering Penywaun at any time until January 25 2013.
The order was made after the court heard details of offences including:
- Verbally abusing, threatening and swearing at other residents.
- Setting fire to items or attempting to start fires
- Throwing missiles at the fire crew vehicles as they responded to his arson
- Throwing stones, bricks, cans and eggs at properties.
Davies was also subject to over 21 Anti-Social Behaviour Referrals, each made by South Wales Police and RCT Homes staff in relation to incidents they had witnessed or been involved in as they attempted to tackle his behaviour on the estate.
An Acceptable Behaviour Contract served on Davies failed to curb his behaviour or offending and, as such, partners were forced to secure the court order to protect the community.
It is the latest ASBO to be secured by the Community Safety Partnership, which brings together the efforts of all agencies working to ensure Rhondda Cynon Taf remains a safe place to live, work and visit.
As well as being an excellent example of partnership working between the police, council and RCT Homes, the order also demonstrates the legal powers partner agencies now have to deal with those who offend against the community.
Paul Cannon, Chair of the Community Safety Partnership, said: “It takes joint effort from many different agencies to effectively tackle issues such as the appalling behaviour of Craig Davies.
“That is why we have worked hard to create a strong and effective CSP to coordinate and drive that multi-agency effort, securing the best-possible results for communities.
“RCT Homes had already taken significant action against the Davies family due to the negative impact they were having on people in Penywaun, while the police and the Council had also stepped in to tackle the anti-social behaviour.
“When all else failed, the partners joined forces to secure the support of the courts to gain an ASBO against this teenager.
“I hope this serves as a warning to others that we do not tolerate anti-social behaviour and also as a reassurance to communities that we are not afraid to deliver sanctions.”
