A "PROLIFIC offender" with a string of convictions to his name has been served with an ASBO by Ealing Borough Police.

The order was granted against Wayne Andrews, 21, of The Common, Southall, on November 30 at Ealing Magistrates' court.

But because he left the courtroom, the order only came into effect when police found him at his home on Wednesday, December 7, to serve the ASBO.

Andrews has ten convictions, including possession of an offensive weapon, no driving license, no insurance, no MOT, driving whilst disqualified, and public order offences.

If he breaks any of the conditions of the ASBO, he could face up to five years in prison and / or a fine.

Of the 11 conditions, some include:

- Being forbidden from entering any park in Ealing, Hillingdon or Hounslow;

- Assaulting, abusing, threatening, harassing or acting in such a manner as to cause alarm or distress to any person;

- Being in possession of any drugs paraphernalia or items used in connection with illegal drugs including tin foil or metal cutlery;

- Wearing a hooded top or any other headgear in any public place with intent to hide his identity.

PC Stuart McNair, anti-social behaviour Coordinator, of Ealing Borough Police said: "He is a menace. I am very pleased with this case because he is a prolific offender and if anyone deserved an ASBO he did.

"The council's of Ealing and Hounslow along with the police of these boroughs have worked consistently with the local community over the past couple of months to secure this ASBO."

ASBO's normally run for a minimum period of two years. However in Andrews' case the the court indicated his would continue until further notice.

Ealing borough currently has 29 ASBOs.

Seven of these have been breached with four people receiving custodial sentences.

Police will now be monitoring Andrews to see if he breaches any of his ASBO conditions.