Spectator banned from matches after shouting racial abuse at player during Hartlepool United versus Scunthorpe United game
A spectator has been banned from attending football matches nationwide after shouting racial abuse at a player.
Paul Hunter was convicted of racially aggravated public order after attending Hartlepool United’s National League fixture with Scunthorpe United on Boxing Day of last year.
Hunter, 65, of Wallington Walk, Billingham, received a three-year banning order at Teesside Magistrates’ Court at the end of April and was also ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work.
PC Chris Hilton, of Cleveland Police, said after the sentence was passed: “No matter the passage of time, we will continue to pursue banning orders for those who are intent on becoming involved in violent and unwanted behaviour at football matches in Cleveland.
“Those people can expect to be put before the courts.
“Most people want to attend football matches for enjoyment and they shouldn’t have to put up with violence or vile racist incidents as a result.”