LANCASTER: Former BNP candidate is given an ASBO

Former BNP candidate is given an ASBO

Pelsall residents have praised police, housing officers and councillors who helped evict and obtain an Antisocial Behaviour Order against a BNP candidate and his family who made their lives hell.

But residents of Avon Crescent are still so fearful they asked the Advertiser not to print their names.Dominic Bugler, who stood in May's council elections on a platform of law and order, was given the ASBO last month after neighbours complained of 18 months of abuse at his family's hands. The conditions of the ASBO mean Bugler, his wife and two children, have been banned from entering the Heath End area of Pelsall, the Walsall Road and Norton Lane, plus Pelsall village and its High Street.

One Avon Crescent resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said residents wanted to thank everyone who helped evict the family and obtain the ASBO.

"They have provided us with their utmost assistance and dedication and we cannot thank them enough," she said.

PC Andrew Harman said the Bugler's landlord - Walsall Housing Group - the police and local councillors had worked together after a series of complaints from residents.

"There had been ongoing problems with Mr Bugler which included abuse, littering, drinking and fighting, and the problems had existed for some considerable time," he said. "Along with Walsall Housing Group we collected evidence and statements which allowed us to obtain the ASBO."

Pelsall councillor Gary Perry said the order had been granted because of the evidence and statements given by residents.

He added: "It was ironic that during the May elections he put out leaflets saying he was opposed to antisocial behaviour and in favour of law and order.

A spokesperson for Walsall Housing Group said Bugler had been evicted for non-payment of rent.

Bugler was unavailable for comment but BNP regional organiser Simon Darby said Bugler's actions did not reflect on the party.

"He certainly has personal problems in his life but they are not part of the BNP," he said. "I think it is fair to say that, by mutual agreement, he won't be standing as a candidate again."