English Defence League leader 'breaks ban by attending Arsenal matches'

The leader of the youth wing of the English Defence League has broken his ban from attending football grounds after he was spotted travelling towards Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, a court has heard.

Joel Titus was initially prohibited from visiting grounds around the country after he led a mob of Brentford fans into a fight with rival Leyton Orient supporters at Liverpool Street Station over two years ago.

The Old Bailey heard that the 21-year-old had been seen meeting with hooligans at pubs and train stations and has also moved to Highbury in a bid to be closer to the Gunners' home ground, according the London Evening Standard.

Police are believed to be trying to extend Titus's banning order.