Newport teens banned from school and shops after ASB orders
In a statement Gwent Police said:
As part of their conditions, the trio are also not allowed to cause a nuisance or annoyance people near their homes, or use threatening or intimidating behaviour.
If they breach the terms and conditions of their injunctions, they could face arrest and the order remains in place until 23 June 2026.
Gwent Police worked closely with Hedyn, the housing association created through the merger of Melin Homes and Newport City Homes, who led on securing the orders.
PC Claire Drayton, Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer (CADRO) in the Newport neighbourhood policing team, said:
'We have helped to secure three 12-month youth Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction orders against these teenagers who are significant demand drivers due to their frequent behaviour.
'We worked closely with Hedyn to address the boys' behaviour following reports of them throwing objects at people and vehicles and climbing on to scaffolding.
'This behaviour has had a big impact on staff working at businesses in Bettws Shopping Centre, while residents nearby are also affected.
'I want to reassure residents and businesses residents of Bettws that we are listening to your concerns and hope these injunctions will be welcomed by the retailers and residents affected.
'We will continue to work with our partners to take appropriate action against young people who offend.'
Rachael Davies, an anti-social behaviour specialist at Hedyn, said: "We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences anti-social behaviour to report all incidents to ourselves and Gwent Police.
'We work in partnership with a number of agencies to make sure that justice is delivered to our communities, and each report is crucial in helping us gather evidence.
'We cannot do this important work without our residents.
'By working together in this way, we can keep our communities safe and build connected communities where people can live well."
The conditions of the ASBI state that the three teenagers are prohibited from:
conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in or near their homes in Bettws, Newport,
conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in, or in the locality of Bettws Shops,
Threatening or intimidating behaviour towards any person.
They are also forbidden from:
Entering Newport High School or its grounds as highlighted on the attached map,
Entering the area of Bettws Shops as highlighted on the attached map.
PC Drayton added: 'By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe
"If you have concerns about ASB or crime in your area, can contact us via the website, call 101, or direct message us on our Facebook or X social media channels, so that we can act.
"In an emergency, always dial 999.
'You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.'
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