TEEN yobs slapped with an ASBO after making residents' lives misery laughed in court as the order was made.

The boys - who are both in their mid-teens - cannot be identified as magistrates issued a direction banning publication of their names.

But the pair, who live in Canford Heath, were brought to court after members of the public grew tired of their persistent anti-social behaviour.

The court heard that the pair continually tried to go into Asda and refused to leave once inside, threw items around the store and car park, spent time hanging around the Neighbourhood Centre shouting at people, being verbally abusive, drinking alcohol and throwing stones at the windows of nearby homes and businesses.

Issuing the ASBO - which stands for anti-social behaviour order - chair of the bench Mike Duvall said the young men had behaved "in a pathetic way".

"The last person we had in this court was a drug addict," he said.

"I'm not saying you're going down this [path], but this man was 35 years old and we were questioning the lawyer about his age because he looked 50. He is the worst [case] example."

He added: "You're both bright lads.

"You're not dumb. If you can get you education you can put this behind you."

But as the magistrate spoke, one of the teens had to turn away with his hand over his mouth and shoulders shaking with laughter.

Mr Duvall told him to stop "sniggering", and the youth replied that he was "nervous".

But later in the proceedings, both began to laugh again.

Mr Duvall urged the teenagers to make the most of the opportunities they had, and said: "Now's your chance.

"Get that education, as much as you can, get [the most out of] sports as well. It's the best thing someone can do."

As part of the ASBO, the teenagers will be unable to spend time together, or with three other named individuals, without a responsible adult present.

They will also have to abide by a host of other conditions, including not to enter Asda in Canford Heath.