A MAN with a list of drunk and disorderly convictions 29 pages long has been given an interim Crasbo (criminal anti social behaviour order) before judges decide his fate.

Brian Harper, who has been an alcoholic since his wife left him in 1970, has been banned from drinking in a public place and consuming alcohol in a public place except a licensed premises.

He has also been ordered not to use foul or abusive language or threatening or abusive behaviour towards others.

The 66-year-old of Tolladine Road, who appeared in court on his 140th charge on Thursday, was arrested on Wednesday for being drunk and disorderly in St Nicholas Street shortly before noon.

Lesley Ashton, prosecuting, said Harper, who pleaded guilty, was being abusive and disruptive when police were called. "They found him intoxicated outside Haswell House with a bottle of cider to his right, and waving his arms erratically," she said.

"They asked him to move on but he swore at them. They called for assistance but he got more aggressive.

"I ask you to impose a crasbo as his record is appalling and almost all of the charges relate to being drunk and disorderly."

Brian O'Connell, defending, said this was the eighth time this year Harper had been before the courts for being drunk and disorderly.

"Sooner or later a crasbo had to happen," he said. "He's clearly an alcoholic and knows he needs to seek medical help."

Worcester magistrates imposed an interim crasbo and ordered a pre-sentence report to be done by probation to see if they could offer any help to Harper. The case was adjourned until Thursday, June 7.

After the hearing a police spokesman said: "Over a considerable period of time Mr Harper has been regarded at least as a persistent nuisance when affected by alcohol and - at the other extreme - someone who causes law-abiding citizens to feel threatened and intimidated due to his abusive language and aggressive behaviour."