A FAMILIAR troublemaker has been jailed for six months.

Michael Jones from Eastbourne is “well-known” in the town for his antisocial behaviour.

The 47-year-old, of no fixed address appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Friday January 4 for breaching his civil injunction after swearing at officers.

Jones was given the injunction by Hastings County court on July 10, 2018 to remain in force until a further order. He was prevented from:

* Causing harassment, alarm or distress to any person not of the same household as yourself

* Being in possession of an open can or canister of alcohol in a public place

* congregating in a public place with two or more people

* swearing or using abusive words towards any police officer/ PCSO, any member of security staff or Staff of Lift House

But Jones breached the injunction and the judge gave him a six-month prison sentence.

PC Ginny Jupp said: “Michael Jones is well known throughout the town, and where he often stays, for being persistently antisocial.

"We heard what the public were telling us about his behaviour.

"Hopefully Jones can amend his actions when he is released.”