These days, having an ASBO is more a badge of honour than something of which to be ashamed. I am personally of the opinion [and I stress personally] that the flagging that LAS has for addresses where there is a past history of attacks on LAS crews, should include a "two strikes and you're out" area. In other words, first time you attack one of us you get a warning (unless it's serious enough to warrant arrest immediately), the next time you are barred from calling an ambulance for a set number of years. Harsh, you might say, but why should these people be allowed to assault staff with impunity, knowing the worst that will happen is a worthless ASBO.