A teenager has been given a last chance after telling a judge seven days behind bars taught him a lesson.
Aaron Barnham told District Judge David Cooper he was ready to sort himself out when he admitted twice breaching his anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).
The 15-year-old has breached the order five times since February.
Colchester Magistrates' Court heard he threatened to butt a teacher at Sir Charles Lucas School on November 8.
Ian Elkin, prosecuting, said the teenager had been confronted after kicking a bin.
He said Barnham was found by another member of staff in a corridor on November 15 just after a fire alarm had been set off.
When told he had been caught "red-handed", Barnham swore at the teacher, which left him feeling intimidated, Mr Elkin said.
He denied the breaches at first, but having spent a week on remand at Warren Hill, a young offenders' institution, the youngster changed his plea.
Mr Cooper was handed a report from Warren Hill which said Barnham had been "engaging well, and was polite and respectful".
He said: "It just shows that Warren Hill and like places are doing a lot of good - even after a week they've really got to grips with him."
Barnham told the judge: "Over the last seven days I've learnt my lesson."
James Baird-Murray, mitigating yesterday, said although Barnham had been living with his mother in Spruce Avenue, Greenstead, his grandparents were happy to take him in.
Barnham received a 12-month supervision order, with a three-month curfew, and a request to watch his language.
More in today's Evening Gazette
Published Friday, November 25, 2005
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article