TWO young troublemakers this week became the youngest people in the borough -- aged just 12 and 14 -- to become subject to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).

Wayne Baines, 12, and 14-year-old Dominic McFayden appeared at Chorley Youth Court on Tuesday September 21 to hear the conditions of the orders.

McFayden, of School Field, Clayton Brook, was banned from leaving his home between the hours of 9pm and 7am, and from associating with three or more people in a public place.

He was also ordered not to enter Clayton Brook village centre, or use violent, threatening, or damaging behaviour towards another person, or to use or encourage any intimidation. The ASBO will last 24 months.

District Judge Roy Anderson told McFayden: "This order is to make sure there are no incidents likely to cause alarm or distress or harassment to other people."

And he warned: "If you breach this order it is a criminal offence and you will be in serious trouble with the youth court and would be liable to be sent for detention."

Baines, of Collingwood Road, Chorley, was accompanied by his mother in court.

He was placed under an ASBO which lasts until 2008.

The order puts him under curfew from 8pm-7am.

He has also been ordered not to behave violently or damaging towards property, and not to encourage or use any intimidating behaviour.

Baines was also ordered not to gather in a group of three or more people in a public place.

After the case, PC Trav Lawrence, community beat manager for Clayton, said: "I would like to thank the people of Clayton Brook for their assistance in bringing this case to court.

"New legislation means residents do not have to appear at court which encourages more people to come forward.

"Their co-operation has been a great help."

PC Richard Booth, problem oriented policing co-ordinator for Chorley, added: "The boys have caused a great deal of alarm and distress to their communities in Chorley.

"We feel the boys have been left under no illusions of the consequences should they go back to their old ways. Officers will continue to monitor their behaviour extremely closely over the coming months.

"The ASBO should reassure the public that the authorities in Chorley take this type of behaviour extremely seriously and that we will not hesitate to take similar action against other individuals where necessary."