A 27 year old man from Abergavenny has been given a Criminal Anti-Social Behaviour Order (CRASBO) for his anti-social behaviour.

Jamie Smith was handed the two year order on January 13 following his drunk and harassing behaviour in Abergavenny Town Centre.

The orders give authorities another tool to deal with individuals who behave persistently in an anti-social way or be engaged in criminal activity.

The order given to Jamie Smith has the conditions that he is not to enter any licenced premises or off licences and buy alcohol in Abergavenny, and not to be in possession of any open container of alcoholic drink in a public place.

He is also not to enter Abergavenny Town Centre including, High Street, Frogmore Street, Nevill Street, Lewis Lane, Flannel Street, Cross Street, St John's Street, St John's Square, Market Street, King Street, Tudor Street and the Bus Station between 8pm and 8am.

PC Mal John of Abergavenny police said, "We are using these orders to tackle anti-social behaviour when offenders persistently cause harassment and distress for members of the public in Abergavenny. With the introduction of new legislation in October 2014, future offenders will be given Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).

"Officers will arrest Jamie Smith if he is seen breaching the conditions of this order and we would urge members of the public to contact us by calling 101 if they do see him in the town centre between the restricted hours. Thanks for your support."