A purge on rowdy drinkers in town and city centres was stepped up today as Bingley became the third place to be designated a no-go area.

Anyone failing to comply with an order by police to stop drinking in the street will now face prosecution.

The orders under the Criminal Justice and Police Act already apply in Bradford and Keighley centres. Bradford Council is now seeking to extend them to Shipley.

Today's extension of the scheme has also coincided with the first prosecution under the Act by Bradford magistrates.

A 52-year-old man was fined £60 and ordered to pay £40 costs for failing to stop drinking in Centenary Square, Bradford.

Dean Loynes, chairman of Bradford Inner City Licensees' Association, said even tougher measures should be introduced to reduce the problem.

He suggested that photographs of the anti-social drinkers should be passed between city centre off licences to warn staff that they should not be served.

Areas where people can be forced to surrender drinks in Bradford city centre include Centenary Square, Market Street, Bank Street, St Blaise Square, Forster Square Station platform, Cheapside, Tyrrell Street, Ivegate, Rawson Road and North Parade.

Warnings have also been given to people watching Bradford Festival events although there have been no disturbances. Bradford Council leader, Councillor Margaret Eaton, said: "It seems to be working well and sending the clear message that we will not tolerate anti social behaviour and people will be taken to court."

Inspector Tim Redhead, of Bradford South police, said: "It is encouraging that the designations are in place and we intend to be pro-active about this."

Jeff Frankel, of Bradford Retail Action Group, said: "Let's hope this action will deter others from spoiling the city centre for others."

Police community support officers Barry Booth and Scott Holt said they were helped by the cameras which picked up troublemakers.