06-08-2025
Teen banned from south Essex High Street under anti-social behaviour order
A teenager has been banned from parts of a south Essex borough under an anti-social behaviour order.
The 17-year-old from Tilbury was handed the order at court on July 22 after a joint operation between Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team and Thurrock Council.
The injunction includes a power of arrest and will last for one year.
It aims to curb persistent offending and reduce disruption to the community.
PC Curtis Price, of the Thurrock neighbourhood policing team, said: "Anti-social behaviour injunctions which include the power of arrest are quite rare, but the court clearly felt it was justified in this case.
"The youth has a history of offending and has refused to engage with police or council services and this is the next step for us in working to address his offending behaviour and diverting him from it."
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The teenager is required to attend sessions with the Thurrock youth justice service and follow all instructions given.
He is also banned from entering several locations unless accompanied by an adult, travelling to college, or attending an appointment.
These areas include two schools, shops on the south side of Calcutta Road, Tilbury Town rail station, Grays High Street, George Street, Clarence Road, Morrisons, and Grays Shopping Centre.
He is further prohibited from any behaviour that could cause alarm, harassment, or distress.
Breaching the order could result in arrest and further court action.
Councillor Lynn Worrall, leader of Thurrock Council, added: "This kind of outcome is best for everybody.
"It helps the young person to change their behaviour and get their life back on the right track, as well as reducing instances of anti-social behaviour so that residents can enjoy their homes and lives in peace."
The injunction forms part of Operation Valour, a partnership between Thurrock's neighbourhood policing team and the council.
Since the operation began, 35 tenancy warnings have been issued, and further legal action is being pursued against other offenders.
A second anti-social behaviour injunction has also been secured, and two criminal behaviour orders are being considered.
If granted and breached, these could result in fines or imprisonment.
