A MAN identified last year by police as Public Enemy No. 1 has been sent back to jail after telling his prison licence supervisor that the prospect did not bother him.

Blackburn magistrates heard that as well as failing to co-operate with the probation service, Lee Suddick, 20, had been caught stealing from a compound.

Suddick, of Hereford Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to three charges of stealing reversing aid cameras and monitors, each worth £1,300, from lorries parked in Neale's Waste Management, Stanley Street.

He also admitted failing to comply with supervision after release from a 253-day sentence at a young offenders' institute.

Julie Reilly, prosecuting, said the waste yard was covered by a closed circuit TV system which was monitored from another site.

Suddick and another man were seen removing the cameras and monitors and the police were called.

Suddick was arrested by a police dog handler after a short chase.

Frank Holden, for the probation service, said that following his release Suddick had failed to keep several appointments and when he did turn up had been abusive towards staff.

Andrew Church-Taylor, defending, said his client was quite content that the magistrates proceed to sentence without adjourning for further reports.

"It seems a shame when you get a young man who says to a probation officer that he doesn't care if he goes back to custody," said Mr Church-Taylor.

"It is almost as if a line has been put through his name and everyone is saying he is beyond redemption."

Mr Church-Taylor said Suddick had been asked to leave the parental home at the age of 16 and since then had not had any proper accommodation.

His problems had been compounded when he was described by police as Public Enemy No. 1.

"Sometimes you get what you ask for and sometimes the perception of themselves is something people want to grow into.

"The end result is that no one will give him accommodation and he is dependent on the charity of others who, unfortunately, are far more criminally sophisticated than him."

Mr Church-Taylor said there had been a break-down in the relationship with his licensing officer and reflected his mistrust of authority.