AN “INTIMIDATING” Ferndown man has been slapped with an Asbo that will see him banned from the town centre.

Darren Amor, of no fixed abode, was issued with a five-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court in late October.

Magistrates heard the 40-year-old had caused “significant nuisance and intimidation in Ferndown over a long period of time”.

Officers from East Dorset District Council applied for the order together with Dorset Police after residents reported a catalogue of more than 40 incidents involving Amor.

He was accused of being drunk and disorderly, lying in the road obstructing traffic, urinating in public, theft, assault, threatening and abusive behaviour and violence towards police officers.

The order prohibits him from entering areas of Ferndown, including – but not limited to – Victoria Road, Penny’s Walk, Albert Road, Church Road, the KGV playing fields and Warren Walk.

He must also not use abusive or insulting words or behaviour, possess open alcohol in public, be drunk and not in control of his actions, or enter shops and businesses from which he is banned in writing.

Gavin Barnes, community safety officer for Christchurch and East Dorset Councils, said: “The authorities, in partnership, have taken necessary action to protect the community of Ferndown who have suffered from the behaviour of Mr Amor.

“The council and police, predominantly PC Lucy Hughes, Safer Neighbourhood Officer for Ferndown, have worked very hard to obtain this order, and hope that Ferndown residents are reassured that we have taken their concerns seriously.

“We appeal to the community to play a part in assisting Mr Amor to abide by the terms of the order. It is imperative that any breaches of the conditions of the order are reported to the authorities as soon as possible so that they can be robustly enforced.

“Members of the public can contact Dorset Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency, or East Dorset District Council on 01202 795000.”