FOOTBALL troublemaker Cassius Johnson has been given a three-year football banning order in a bid to prevent violence or disorder from him on match days.
Johnson, 20, of Welholme Road, Grimsby, will have to keep to a series of restrictions on his movements when matches are due to be played.
The order was granted at Grimsby Magistrates' Court after an application by the police.
Andrew Smith, football banning co-ordinator for Humberside Police, said Johnson had contributed to violence or disorder between July 17, 2010 and March 24 this year.
Mitigating, Steve Freestone said: "DVDs show he has been part of a group but he is not specifically seen breaking the law. He is shown as present when opposing fans come together and there is some shouting but no violence – although he does not wish to contest the allegation."
Presiding magistrate Jill Moore said: "I suggest you keep away."
Conditions of the order ban Johnson from:
Being within a half-mile radius of Blundell Park when Grimsby Town are playing, in the period before the match and three hours after the final whistle.
Being within a half-mile radius of Cleethorpes Market Place when Grimsby Town are playing at Blundell Park three hours before the kick-off and three hours after the final whistle.
Going to any town or city where Grimsby Town or the England national team are playing, except if he is travelling to or from work.
Entering the railway network or London Underground without permission of the British Transport Police when Grimsby Town or the England national team are playing unless in the course of his work as a contractor.
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