A TENBURY man who threatened residents and played music into the night has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Kieran Pheasey, of Wheeler Orchard, was handed the three-year CBO at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on.

The court heard how the 24-year-old frequently behaved in an aggressive and threatening manner when drunk in Tenbury town centre.

He also disturbed neighbours on Wheeler Orchard, as well as those who lived several streets away, by shouting, swearing, playing loud music, fighting in the property and arguing outside in the street.

The CBO follows a hearing on 28 August where Pheasey was convicted of two Section 5 offences for threatening behaviour in March and May this year.

This order means Pheasey cannot behave in a way that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any person including residents living on Wheeler Orchard. This includes using foul, abusive or insulting language or gestures or behaving in an aggressive or intimidating way.

Pheasey is also required to attend an appointment with an alcohol support agency in Worcester.

If he breaches this order he could face a custodial sentence.

Tenbury has been hit by a series of problems with vandalism and anti-social behaviour over recent years.

This has ranged from problems of dog fouling to concerns about dogs roaming the town and attacking cats and domestic animals.

Problems have also involved excessive late-night drinking and, in one incident, fences were pulled up, a play area damaged and broken grass scattered.

Police have also had to deal with periodic problems connected to excessive use of alcohol in the evening. Flower planters in the town have also been damaged in the past.

There have also been periodic problems on the former Auction Yard site that is earmarked for the Tesco development, including the starting of fires.

Tenbury Town Council has pledged to get tough with irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their pets.

A recent awareness day was staged on the Burgage and it is planned to use CCTV cameras to track down culprits. People have also been asked to help to collect evidence and report offenders so that action, including the imposition of fines, can be taken.

Concerns continue about policing in the town due to cuts to the West Mercia police budget.