A Blackbird Leys drug addict caught carrying heroin and crack cocaine has been banned from the estate to help rid the area of its drug problems.

Eugene Allen, 36, of Sorrell Road, Oxford, was issued with an antisocial behaviour order (Asbo) which could land him in jail for up to five years if he ventures into Blackbird Leys or Greater Leys in the next two years.

Police say they hope the Asbo will stop Allen visiting crack houses on the estate.

At Oxford Magistrates' Court yesterday (March 14), Allen admitted possessing 11 wraps of heroin and one wrap of crack cocaine as well as two counts of failing to surrender for bail.

District Judge Brian Loosley said: "I could easily justify a prison sentence on you. Here you are with a very bad record on two occasions with drugs.

"The first time there was sufficient information to charge you with intent to supply.

"The second offence was committed while on bail for the first offence."

Instead, Allen was given a 12-month drug test and treatment order (DTTO).

"If you foul up on this, you will go straight back to prison," said Mr Loosley. Allen had been in custody for six weeks.

"I am satisfied you have caused harassment, alarm and distress to the people in that area by your drug taking," he added.

"If you are found there, not just taking drugs, but simply being there, you will be charged with breach of the Asbo. This always carries a prison sentence."

Mr Loosley also told Allen, who has ginger hair: "Because of your distinguishable characteristics every policeman in the area will know who you are and arrest you."

The court heard that Allen's parents wanted him to address his drug addiction.

Carolyn Hitchcock, prosecuting, said: "It is in his best interests if he is banned from the estate."

Blackbird Leys police officer, Pc Dave Hodsdon, said: "Allen continually frequents drug areas in Blackbird Leys and drugs addresses that we continually try to close down.

"It is good for the police and the local people that drug users like Allen are banned from the estate.

"I was pleased the court supported him in giving him the DTTO. He has been given a chance to rehabilitate and he needs to do that away from the estate."