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.

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Danielle Joynson