A TEENAGER who jumped on a man's head and broke a police officer's finger, all while subject to an anti-social behaviour order, is behind bars.

Burnley Crown Court heard trainee chef Bryan Herbert, 18, had flouted the order three times, although references handed to the court painted a different picture of him.

Herbert was sent to a Young Offenders' Institution for 22 months by Judge Gillian Ruaux, who slammed his behaviour as "shocking."

The judge said Herbert deliberately hurt victim Kenneth Gibson and had been extremely violent.

Herbert, of Rossendale Crescent, Bacup, had earlier admitted affray, assault causing actual bodily harm and being in breach of the ASBO and had been committed for sentence by Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Magistrates.

Bob Elias, prosecuting, told the court Mr Gibson had been in the Waterloo pub in Bacup when he was called outside and beckoned over by the defendant. He was then met with a "flurry of punches," and went to the ground on top of the defendant.

Mr Gibson was then attacked by others and two men joined in, kicking and punching him. Herbert then got out of Mr Gibson's grasp, jumped up and stamped on his head, rendering him unconscious.

Mr Elias said Mr Gibson suffered serious facial injuries. One eye was shut and his nose was possibly broken but he did not go to hospital.

A police officer arrived, grabbed hold of Herbert and detained him. The defendant told the officer to get off him and a violent struggle followed. Herbert twisted the officer's ring finger round and broke it.

After the defendant was handcuffed and arrested, the officer was taken to hospital where the fracture was discovered. The officer was off front-line duties for some time.

Julian Taylor, defending, said Herbert had been responsible for a "disgraceful pattern of behaviour."

He was employed as a trainee chef at Bar Five and, although his bosses knew of the court appearance, they were prepared to keep his job open for three months. Herbert had been in custody since March 5.