A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has become the first in the country to be made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order under new legislation which came into force on Monday.

The interim order bans the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, from even touching any unattended vehicle.

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He is also prohibited from entering any private premises, including the surround-ing grounds and gardens, without the express permission of the owner.

The boy, who lives in Darwen, pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of property from a house next-door but one to his home address, taking a moped without consent and driving it without a licence or insurance and without a helmet and theft of a bottle of whiskey from Asda.

The magistrates order-ed the preparation of a pre-sentence report by the Youth Offending Team who will also have an imput into the terms of the final order.

Tracy Yates, prosecu-ting, said the boy was already subject to a referall order for offences of robbery, attempted robbery and theft.

Angela Rossi, defend-ing, said she had raised concerns about whether the CBO was necessary and about the boy's ability to understand it.

"It will need to be drafted in some way that he understands if he is breaching and what the consequences of breach-ing it are," said Miss Rossi.

The full terms of the order are:

  • Must not drive or ride, attempt to drive or ride or allow himself to be carried in any motor vehicle other than one being driven by a person being a holder of a valid driving licence and certificate of insurance.
  • Must not enter Darwen town centre shops or stores unless with a parent or guardian.
  • Must not associate with three named individuals in a public place at any time.
  • Must not enter or touch any unattended vehicle without the express permission of the owner.
  • Must not enter or attempt to enter any private premises includ-ing the grounds and gardens without the express permission of the owner.