Wokingham

Wokingham Police have secured a three year Anti-Social Behaviour Order against a man involved in a range of criminal activity.

The order was imposed at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (17/4) after Brendon Wooff, 23, was jailed for five months for stealing a car, two incidents of assault, and criminal damage.

Wooff, whose last address was Moor Close in Sandhurst, is now prevented from sitting in the driver’s seat of any vehicle, entering any building or land unless he has the owner’s permission, and from behaving in way that will distress other people.

Insp Jim Weems, the Deputy Commander of Wokingham LPA, said: “Wooff’s actions have brought misery to parts of Wokingham and he has certainly been responsible for undermining the quality of life of people living in this area.

“People have a right to feel safe and secure in their own community and this order gives us the tools to restrict his appalling behaviour when he leaves prison.

“Wooff has a significant history of criminal activity and this shows that neither the police, our partners, or the courts will tolerate this type of behaviour.

“The ASBO has been brought about by some excellent work by the Wokingham Community Safety Partnership and we will not hesitate to take similar action in the future against any individuals who seek to undermine the community.”

The order in full:

Brendon Wooff is restricted from -

*Entering or remaining in any private premises, commercial or residential, or any private area of any public premises, without the express permission of the owner, occupier or person in lawful control of that premise.

*Entering on any land which forms part of a dwelling house, or commercial premises without the express permission of the owner, occupier or person in lawful control of that land.

*Sitting in the driver’s seat of any motor vehicle on any highway or other public place or place to which the public have access.

*Behaving in a manner which causes alarm, harassment or distress to any person in the District of Wokingham.

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham