A TEARAWAY teenager who conducted a reign of terror among residents on a housing estate has been made the subject of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

Natalie Henderson, 16, of Ryton Crescent, in Seaham, County Durham, was brought before Peterlee magistrates yesterday over alleged breaches of an Acceptable Behaviour Contract, which she signed in January last year.

On behalf of the Chief Constable of Durham, solicitor Steve Mooney outlined a list of breaches said to have been carried out by Henderson, which included pounding one family's home with snowballs and ice, throwing eggs at a moving car, throwing lit firelighters at passing cars and harassing and being abusive to a resident and police.

Martin Scarborough, on behalf of Henderson, denied his client had been involved in some of the incidents.

But after considering the case, magistrates decided to impose the ASBO, which will last for two years and consists of ten rules she must not break within the Seaham area.

They included not trespassing on private property, throwing anything at any building or person, making 999 calls unless in need of urgent attention, threatening or abusing any person or encouraging others to commit any act prohibited in the order.

Magistrates warned Henderson that any breach of the order would see her back before the courts, possibly facing a lengthy custodial sentence.

Speaking after the hearing, PC Gail Conroy, of the District of Easington Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, said she was delighted at the outcome, which she said would lead to a more peaceful life for Seaham residents.