A RACIST teenage member of a 12-strong gang which terrorised a Manchester community has now been banned from the area.
Luke Graham hurled abuse and spat at residents, threw stones and fireworks at people's homes and attacked passing buses in Abbey Hey.
He also removed roadwork signs and placed barriers in the streets to block traffic.
City magistrates have now placed the 15-year-old on an anti-social behaviour order for three years. He is banned from associating with 12 other named gang members in public and entering empty property in the city.
Graham also cannot enter the following four premises: Raja Brothers off-licence, High Lee Chinese takeaway, Kings Food Store and Abbey Hey Post Office.
Banned
He is banned from an area bounded by Burstead Street, Abbey Hey Lane, Harrop Street and Vine Street.
The teenager already has convictions for racial harassment, theft and trespassing with intent to steal. Graham was part of a gang which included Aaron Wilson and Lorraine Ogden, already on anti-social behaviour orders.
Naming the boy, District Judge Peter Ward, said: "Behaviour like this ruins the lives of people.
"It spoils neighbourhoods and physical surroundings." Graham appeared in court with his mother.
His solicitor read out a letter from his parents apologising for his behaviour and the "anxiety and concern" he had caused.
Coun Basil Curley, executive member for housing on Manchester city council, said: "Graham and his associates are in our sights. He is the third member of this gang to be targeted and dealt with by the courts.
"Let this be a warning to him and the others: behave or face the consequences, which could mean being put into detention.
"The safety and wellbeing of all our tenants and residents are a priority for us. We will go to great lengths to ensure this is the case." Tweet