Morecambe Fan Slapped With Banning Order
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:33 amA Morecambe teenager's been given a three year football banning order after trying to get supporters of another team to fight him at a match earlier this year.
18 year old Nathan Carr was arrested after also shouting abuse at Bradford fans when they played the Shrimps in April.
Nathan Carr, 18, appeared before Lancaster Magistrates Court where he was convicted of Section 5 Public Order (using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress) and given a 3 year football banning order. Carr was also fined £90, ordered to pay £100 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
The punishment comes after Carr was seen by officers to be shouting abuse at Bradford FC fans and trying to encourage them to fight after Morecambe FC's league two fixture against the team on the 10th April 2009.
Despite being warned by officers he continued his behaviour and was arrested by mounted officers.
Carr pleaded guilty to the charge of public order but appealed against the banning order.
A police spokesperson said, "This was an isolated incident in an otherwise good natured fixture and Carr's behaviour risked spoiling the event for many people within earshot of his language.
"This sort of mindless attitude is at odds with the vast majority of Morecambe fans whose behaviour is always exemplary that has won praise from various quarters. For this reason it was important to take strong action to send a clear message that this sort of behaviour is not welcome nor will it be tolerated at Morecambe matches.
"Carr is only the 6th Morecambe FC fan to be handed such a ban which is a reflection of the good natured atmosphere at Morecambe matches."
18 year old Nathan Carr was arrested after also shouting abuse at Bradford fans when they played the Shrimps in April.
Nathan Carr, 18, appeared before Lancaster Magistrates Court where he was convicted of Section 5 Public Order (using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress) and given a 3 year football banning order. Carr was also fined £90, ordered to pay £100 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
The punishment comes after Carr was seen by officers to be shouting abuse at Bradford FC fans and trying to encourage them to fight after Morecambe FC's league two fixture against the team on the 10th April 2009.
Despite being warned by officers he continued his behaviour and was arrested by mounted officers.
Carr pleaded guilty to the charge of public order but appealed against the banning order.
A police spokesperson said, "This was an isolated incident in an otherwise good natured fixture and Carr's behaviour risked spoiling the event for many people within earshot of his language.
"This sort of mindless attitude is at odds with the vast majority of Morecambe fans whose behaviour is always exemplary that has won praise from various quarters. For this reason it was important to take strong action to send a clear message that this sort of behaviour is not welcome nor will it be tolerated at Morecambe matches.
"Carr is only the 6th Morecambe FC fan to be handed such a ban which is a reflection of the good natured atmosphere at Morecambe matches."
