A BROTHER and sister who terrorised neighbours have become the first in Burnley to be made subjects of anti-social behaviour orders.

Scott Christopher Dumigan, 19, and Maxine Jayne Margaret Haslam, 17, of Paythorne Avenue, Brunshaw estate, Burnley, were warned that if they did anything to contravene the order in the next two years they could face a prison sentence of up to five years.

Neighbours had to put up with regular incidents when the pair would shout obscenities, smash windows while drunk.

Stipendiary magistrate Jonathan Finestein ruled that the name of the 17-year-old could be released in the interests of informing the residents who were abused and frightened by their behaviour.

The teenagers appeared separately in court and admitted persistently using insulting words and behaviour in a way resulting in members of the public being frightened.

Mr Finestein said they had been guilty of conduct which amounted to breach of the peace and harassment.

David Talbot, for Burnley Council, said that was why they were looking for the extra sanction of the anti social behaviour order.

Mr Finestein told Haslam that if she persisted in any of the behaviour she could face prison sentences of up to six months if dealt with by magistrates and up to five years if the case went to the crown court. Rachel Hodgson, defending, said she considered the order onerous and that it "up-raised the stakes for this young lady."

Mr Finestein said he could not say she was the ring-leader behind the behaviour which had upset neighbours but in future she must do nothing which could cause upset, fear or discontent.

He told Haslam: "It is very important you behave yourself. It is not a joke any more."

Dylan Bradshaw, for Dumigan, said he accepted using insulting words and gestures to members of the public as a result of which they would be frightened. Mr Finestein said it was a positive sign that Dumigan accepted his behaviour. He warned Dumigan about his future conduct and said part of the order against him would be a ban from part of the Brunshaw estate. He warned Dumigan that the order against him was far reaching and a breach could result in a prison sentence of up to five years.

Police, council and housing officers who have worked together to stamp out nuisance on estates today welcomed the orders. Inspector Steve Hartley said: "We are determined to take action against those who persistently engage in anti-social behaviour and cause misery for others."

Council leader Stuart Caddy said: "We want to send out a clear message that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated."

A spokesman for Burnley and Padiham Housing said they were "extremely pleased" with the outcome of the court hearing.