Chorley man jailed afterbreaching Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction

A Chorley man has been jailed after breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) that prevented him from entering the Broadfield estate in Leyland.

The injunction against Mark Armstrong, 37 of no fixed abode, was sought by New Progress Housing Association in December 2008.

He was seen by members of the housing association entering the exclusion zone only weeks after he had received a 12 month suspended prison sentence banning him from entering the estate and was arrested.

At Preston County Court, District Judge Anson, said: “Mr Armstrong has a problem with alcohol. My colleagues have attempted to understand you but you have demonstrated contempt for orders of the court and have flaunted all offers of support and so are in contempt of this court. Your actions are a disproportionate drain on the Claimants funds. I order that the 12 months suspended sentence be activated and that you pay the Claimants costs.”

Speaking after Armstrong’s court appearance Gary Melia, deputy manager at New Progress Housing Association, said: “This is another example of our ongoing commitment to pro-actively tackle anti-social behaviour.

“Everyone has the right to enjoy peace and quiet in their own homes and we will take whatever action is necessary to achieve this.”