Teenager from Bognor given criminal behaviour order

An application for the order was put in for Mason McGarry, 17, following convictions of assault by beating and affray.

McGarry, from Bognor, had the order applied by Sussex Police and it was authorised by Brighton Magistrates’ Court on December 9.

The 12 month order means he cannot meet three named individuals act in an antisocial manner that causes harassment, alarm or distress and cannot wear any balaclava or face covering.

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Sergeant Sam Fenner, of the Arun and Chichester neighbourhood policing team, said: “This criminal behaviour order will provide a restriction to McGarry’s behaviour which has been impactive, frequent and disruptive to the local community.

“It also works both ways. If he chooses to contribute to society and live a law-abiding life then it will protect him. However, if he chooses to continue his criminality it gives officers an effective mechanism to take action.”

McGarry must notify Sussex Police of any change of ownership or use of a mechanically propelled vehicle within three days such as an e-scooter, car, motorbike or scrambler.

Mason McGarry from Bognor (Image: Sussex Police)

He cannot attend or enter Brickfield Close, Bognor.

He also cannot attend Collyer Avenue, Bognor unless in the company of his mother or a responsible adult.

The order says he cannot wear or have on him “any balaclava or face covering unless required to wear a surgical facemask indoors in compliance with any legislation in force at the time. This includes but is not limited to a balaclava, snood, bandana, headover, shemagh and scarf”.

Automatic reporting restrictions do not apply to people under 18 in proceedings relating to the making of the criminal behaviour order.