Two brothers who were jailed after attacking strangers with machetes were two of the youngest people in the UK to receive ASBOs, it has emerged.

Shamen Williams, 30, and older brother Tyler Williams, 33, were jailed this week after they attacked three men with bladed weapons and a lone woman was assaulted after parking her car in Medway back in 2021.

Their younger brother Brandon Williams, 24, of Denmark Street, Folkestone, was jailed in December for his part in the crimes.

Now, it has been revealed the troublesome older brothers were both slapped with an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) back in 2003 for tormenting people in Folkestone.

The baby-faced duo were just 13 and 10-years-old at the time and were one of the first in the UK to receive one.

It meant they were banned from swearing, abusing, threatening, harassing, humiliating or making obscene gestures.

After appearing at Maidstone Crown Court this week, Shamen, of Tupman Close, Rochester, and Tyler, of St Albans Close, Gillingham, were both jailed for 13 years.

It comes almost exactly two decades after the boys, who grew up in Shakespeare Terrace, Folkestone, were given the two-year restrictions.

The teens tormenting crime wave in the coastal town prompted a dozen witnesses to turn up in court prepared to give evidence about the behaviour.

At the time, PC Richard Lester said: "This is a superb result for the public of Folkestone and especially those who need protecting. It will send a clear message that the police, the community and the courts will not tolerate anti social behaviour.

"The order will be in place for two years and we would hope the boys will adhere to it. If not, we want to know about it so they can be taken back before the courts.”

However, the ASBO didn't deter the boys from further criminal behaviour and their latest crimes have landed them a lengthy jail sentence.

It comes after a woman parked her car in Richmond Road, Gillingham, and was verbally abused by Shamen and Tyler before being punched and kicked to the floor and had her windscreen smashed.

She was left needing hospital treatment after suffering facial and head injuries.

Shortly after, three men were set upon in Institute Road, Chatham, where Shamen was armed with a machete.

One of the group suffered serious stab and slash wounds to his face, shoulder and back.

The brothers have all had previous stints in prison, including back in 2018 when they were jailed for threatening to set their dogs on victims and burgled others.

Detective Constable Nicola Emery, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "These dangerous criminals targeted victims at random using weapons to inflict serious injuries.

"Their actions were appalling and have had a lasting impact on those who were assaulted.

"I would like to commend the victims and witnesses who have assisted us throughout this investigation, ensuring that two violent offenders will now serve lengthy prison sentences."