RESIDENTS can now keep tabs on people given ASBOs by looking them up on the internet.

"ASBO in your neighbourhood" has been launched by the BurySafe partnership on its website at www.burysafe.org, which includes maps of exclusion zones.

Officers want the public's help in ensuring that these people, who have been given an ASBO (anti-social behaviour order) in the last six months or are believed to be breaching conditions of the order, do not continue to cause problems in Bury.

Tony Holt, head of community safety, was instrumental in pushing the idea forward.

"I understand that it may cause some controversy, but let us be clear about the reason these people have been given these orders," he said.

"They have caused their victims great suffering or subjected them to unacceptable behaviour. Much is said about the effectiveness of ASBOs and all we are trying to do is to ensure that they are the deterrent they are designed to be in appropriate cases."

Councillor Michelle Wiseman, executive member for safe, strong and confident communities, added: "Bury has the lowest crime rates in Greater Manchester and with good reason. Working hand in hand with the community, we will do whatever we can to make sure our streets stay safe, even if it makes us unpopular with the criminal element.

"It is about time that these people were named and shamed' and that the residents of Bury are able to live without fear of intimidation."

Anyone who sees these people breaching their ASBO is urged to call (0161) 872 5050.