York Guides

(Yorkshire Post)

David Powell, 21, has become the third man to be barred under the terms of an ASBO from the Chapelfields estate in the city, where he used to live.
His 19-year-old brother, Lee Powell, and Kevin Scott, 22, were given similar orders in February preventing them from entering the estate, which has been plagued by anti-social behaviour.
North Yorkshire Police and York Council yesterday welcomed the latest order under the Government legislation aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour.
Sgt Mike Stubbs of the York Neighbourhood Policing Team, who gave evidence in court in support of the ASBO application, said: "I have been involved in policing the Chapelfields area since 2000 and throughout that time David Powell, Lee Powell and Kevin Scott have been at the centre of anti-social behaviour in that area.
"They have blighted the lives of the law-abiding majority of residents. These orders are necessary to protect the community from their behaviour."
York Council had applied for the ASBO, which was granted by magistrates sitting in Selby.
David Powell has been barred from going to the Chapelfields area of York under the order, until July 10, 2010, and is also banned from carrying knives and making threats or using violence, or inciting others to use violence.
He has also been ordered not to harass anyone or cause criminal damage, or incite others to cause criminal damage.
Powell was released from prison in May after he was convicted on violent disorder following a fight at a public house in Acomb, York, on Boxing Day.
A York Council spokeswoman said: "The council is pleased for the residents of Chapelfields, who have had to suffer nuisance and harassment from David Powell over a long period of time, and we hope that this sends out the message that we will continue to work closely with the police to tackle anti-social behaviour."