A leaflet has been delivered to hundreds of homes in the St Paul's area of Cheltenham, telling them about a teenager who's been given an ASBO.
The leaflet says the 17-year-old was given the Anti Social Behaviour Order because he shouted and swore at people and businesses, caused nuisance in Pittville Park and caused criminal damage.
But is it fair? Should teenagers be named in public like this?
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Comment number 1.
At 12th Sep 2010, shimarcol wrote:Yes! How else are we going to get any change in anti-social behaviour? Usually a smack on the wrist is all that's given & that's not enough. It's the victims who suffer.
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Comment number 2.
At 12th Sep 2010, OffColour wrote:Yes. Though hopefully it'll be seen as embarrassing rather than a badge of honour.
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Comment number 3.
At 14th Sep 2010, Berney wrote:Absolutely Yes! Why does society have to put up with the consequences of people who behave in this disruptive manner. Name and shame, far and wide.
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