This 20-year-old man made his neighbours' lives a misery

A Birkenhead man who made his neighbours' lives a misery with his constant trouble-making has been slapped with a three-year criminal behaviour order. James Burns, of Bentinck Street, Birkenhead, racked up a series of complaints after groups of balclava-clad youths on motorbikes gathered outside his home.

The 20-year-old has now been issued with a CBO following a conviction for aggravated vehicle taking, for which he received a 12 month sentence, suspended for 18 months, and a 12-month driving disqualification. The order means Burns cannot enter an exclusion zone bordered by Conway Street, Claughton Road, Park Road East and the A5029, except to access his home via an approved route.

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He was banned from associating with certain people, and is no longer allowed to ride a motorbike, scooter or electric bike in a public place without the owner’s consent and wearing a face covering. The CBO will run until November 13 2027.

Neighbourhood policing Inspector Nicola Hughes said: “Antisocial behaviour and criminality causes misery for members of the public wishing to go about their daily business and business owners simply wanting to make a living. The neighbourhood policing team will continue to seek similar orders against those who seek to cause harm to our communities or encourage others to do so.

“Criminal Behaviour Orders are extremely effective and should Burns breach the conditions of this order, he will be arrested, returned to court and may be jailed.

"I would actively encourage any members of the public who witness Burns breaching his CBO or committing offences to report this to Merseyside Police to contact @MerPOlCC or call 101.”