A TEENAGER has been banned from Burnley town centre after he terrorised residents, shoppers and workers.

Liam Barnes, 17, was given the anti-social behaviour order after Burnley Magistrates Court heard a catalogue of evidence highlighting how his rowdy antics had plagued the town centre.

The court was told that Barnes, of Nelson Square, Burnley, had befriended a group of youngsters, who then went about throwing stones and eggs at shoppers and staff, sticks at pensioners and bricks at cars.

PC John Fisher, community beat manager for Burnley’s Trinity ward, said: “Barnes has caused a number of problems in Burnley town centre.

“He has befriended a group of younger children and acts as their ringleader, leading them astray.

“His rowdy behaviour has caused problems at the town’s library, bus station, shopping centres and in residential area.

“Barnes has caused nuisance in most areas of Burnley.

"Once identified in one area he moves around to another, taking his gang of youngsters with him.”

Under the conditions of the two-year ASBO, Barnes is banned from acting in an anti-social manner, entering parts of Burnley town centre or throwing objects at people, homes or other properties with the intent to cause criminal damage, or harassment alarm and distress.

He is also banned from associating with Reece Murgatroyd, Dillon Murgatroyd, Damian Walton, Shane Galbraith or Louis Perrie in any place.

PC Fisher said: “I hope this sends a message to those who commit anti-social behaviour that it simply will not be tolerated.

“We are committed to working with residents to address anti-social behaviour and will continue to take action against those who make the lives of others a misery.”