MAGISTRATES today imposed an interim ASBO on a March teenager after hearing that she has been verbally abusive in the town, causing a nuisance and upsetting residents.

Under the terms of the order, 18-year-old Anne-Marie Mears is prohibited from:

• Abusing, insulting, harassing or swearing at anyone in a public place in Fenland.

• Entering or remaining in Yarrow Close, March.

• Having an open container of alcohol in a public place, except for licensed premises.

• Being in the company of three or more people in a public place between the hours of 10pm and 7am, unless in the course of her employment.

Mears, formerly of Russell Avenue, March, has no settled address, she told Fenland magistrates.

Representing the Chief Constable, Andrew Logan said: “The police allege that she has been verbally abusive, shouting and swearing at all hours; disturbing the residents of Russell Avenue and Yarrow Close, causing upset to local residents.

“We now ask the court to make an interim anti-social behaviour order to restrict her future conduct.”

Solicitor John Clarke said Mears disputes a lot of the allegations of anti-social behaviour made by the police, but was willing to accept an interim order.

Mears will oppose the imposition of a full ASBO, and the date for that hearing is due to be set by the court on September 8.