Gordon Irikefe, a Metropolitan Police detective, has been handed a three-year football banning order after a police disciplinary hearing found him guilty of gross misconduct related to football hooliganism. This includes disturbing incidents at Arsenal games between October 2022 and April 2024, wherein he was involved in disorderly conduct, shouting about the tragic helicopter crash that killed Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and throwing pyrotechnics into crowds. The court ruling also restricts his access around certain stadiums, highlighting the severity of his actions which violate professional standards expected from police officers.
Gordon Irikefe, a former Metropolitan Police detective, has received a three-year football banning order for engaging in acts of football hooliganism while attending matches.
The court imposed a mile-radius ban from Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and a two-mile ban around England matches, reflecting Irikefe's gross misconduct.
Evidence presented at the hearing demonstrated Irikefe's repeated disorderly behavior, including yelling about a helicopter crash tragedy and throwing a flare into the crowd.
Det Supt Emma Bond emphasized the seriousness of Irikefe's actions, stating he exhibited an unacceptable pattern of behavior consistent with football hooliganism.
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