Football banning order issued to Hartlepool man found guilty of disorderly behaviour during Bradford City League Two fixture

By Mark Payne
Published 2nd Nov 2022, 14:20 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2022, 14:21 BST
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A football supporter has been banned from attending games after being convicted of disorderly behaviour at a Hartlepool United match.

Paul Johnson, 41, was one of a number of fans who have been summoned to court following widespread disorder at Pools’ midweek league fixture against Bradford City played on the evening of March 15.

Johnson was found guilty at Teesside Magistrates’ Court earlier this week of having alcohol in an area of the ground where it was not permitted.

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He was also found guilty of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress.

Paul Johnson leaving Teesside Magistrates Court after an earlier hearing. Picture by FRANK REID.Paul Johnson leaving Teesside Magistrates Court after an earlier hearing. Picture by FRANK REID.
Paul Johnson leaving Teesside Magistrates Court after an earlier hearing. Picture by FRANK REID.

Magistrates made a Football Banning Order preventing Johnson, of Maxwell Road, Hartlepool, from attending any regulated matches in the UK for the next three years. He was also fined £345.

Seven Bradford men are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Friday, November 11, charged with affray.