Children in North Yorkshire village left scared to walk to school after thug carried out 'campaign of violence against community'

John Donaldson's drink and drug-fuelled disorder left residents in Brompton, in the Hambleton district, living in fear with daily occurrences of fighting in the street, loud music and smashed glass.

PC Julie Woodcock, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "Donaldson's disgraceful activities made residents' lives a misery. His property in Brompton had become a location for smashed glass, physical fights, illegal drugs and foul language.

"Witnesses have provided shocking details of persistent crime and disorder there. Parents and children have spoken of their feat or having to walk past it on their way to school."

Donaldson, 30, has now been punished for his crimes and sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage and a public order offence when he appeared at Northallerton Magistrates' Court on January 13.

He was also given a restraining order not to contact certain individuals in the village.

Jailing him, magistrates said he had "carried out a campaign of violence against his community".

This means he must not consume alcohol in any public place within the Brompton area, other than licensed premises, and not behave in a disorderly, threatening or abusive manner anywhere in the Hambleton area.

After his release from prison, he must also attend ongoing sessions aimed at helping him change his behaviour.

PC Woodcock said: “The jail sentence reflects the severity of his crimes, and the restraining order and criminal behaviour order have strict measures in place to help protect the local community when he is released. I hope Donaldson now spends time reflecting on his behaviour, and takes the opportunity to engage with support services in the future.”