A TEENAGER has been given a final warning to sort his life out or face imprisonment.
District Judge Stephen Earl told the 17-year-old, who turns 18 next month, he would face further penalties as an adult.
The Thornaby youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was given a 12-month community punishment order for breaching his anti-social behaviour order, theft and interfering with a vehicle. He was also given a curfew between 8pm and 8am and an intensive supervision and surveillance programme.
Speaking at Teesside Magistrates' Court, the judge said: "From this point on for these offences, you will be put away.
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