A TRAMP banned from the streets of Lytham and Ansdell has abandoned his court appeal against an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

Simon Frodsham, 33, of no fixed abode, has now agreed to comply with the five year order after withdrawing his appeal during a hearing at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday, April 15.

In recent years St Annes Police say they have received a string of complaints from Fylde residents about Frodsham's behaviour.

He originally threatened to go on hunger strike following the imposition of the ASBO in January, but after consultation with his solicitor, Steven Townley, decided to launch the appeal. Under the terms of the seven-point order.

Frodsham must stay away from Ansdell or Lytham town centres, including Fylde Rugby Club, and all churches in the borough.

The order also prohibits Frodsham from causing harassment or damage and sleeping, drinking alcohol or being found drunk in public places.

He has now agreed to abide by the terms of the ASBO after withdrawing his case upon the advice of Mr Townley.

Both were unavailable for comment, but, for the police PC Cath Wroe said: "An ASBO is not taken out lightly. They are imposed on an individual who conducts anti-social activities within a community.

"It has taken me 12 whole months to collate the evidence. It has been an uphill struggle but it has eventually paid off.

"I hope the residents of Ansdell and Lytham feel safer within their communities and would like to thank them for their time and patience without which the ASBO would not have come to fruition."

Inspector Louise Leyland of St Annes Police said: "We don't take ASBO's out against people on a whim.

"In the Frodsham case it was in response to complaints from members of the community. The conditions imposed on Mr Frodsham will result in my officers being available for more serious incident and in making the residents of Lytham and Ansdell feel safer."