TWO men have been given Football Banning Orders after pleading guilty to racist chanting at a Tranmere Rovers game in September.

Joshua Harrison, 23, and Thomas Brooks, 22, both from Wallasey, were convicted at South Sefton Magistrates on Tuesday, 24 November following the incident at Tranmere Rovers versus Chester City on Saturday, September 12.

Both men have received three-year football banning orders and will be prohibited from attending any organised sporting event.

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Joshua Harrison

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Tranmere Rovers match commander, chief Superintendent John Martin said: "This was a despicable incident where both men repeatedly attempted to incite racist chanting.

"Racist harassment will not be tolerated by police and we are doing all we can to eradicate such behaviour from sporting events and in the wider Wirral community.

"Spectators at public events should not have to tolerate any form of hate crime, which often leaves families and young people fearful.

"We work closely with management and staff from Tranmere Rovers FC and this outcome was made possible by the diligence of officers and stewards on duty at this game.

"I would also like to warn anyone thinking about engaging in this type of behaviour that we will pursue all such incidents until offenders are brought to justice.

"It is vital that anyone who witnesses such offences reports them to police.

"We would also encourage any members of the community with information to speak with officers or stewards at the ground, or to call 101.

"Anyone with information who does not wish to speak with us directly can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."