Hooligans will be banned from attending local football matches

Dorset Police has joined forces with AFC Bournemouth to target hooligans causing trouble at Kings Park.

A 16-year-old girl is among six people who have already received banning orders, police said. Another five are now awaiting court hearings.

AFC Bournemouth also has civil powers to ban anyone from the ground.

'Thugs and bigots'

Superintendent Nick Hazelton, operations manager at Bournemouth, said: "Football banning orders are a very effective way of dealing with the small minority who spoil the enjoyment of everyone else.

"As well as being banned from local games, people subject to the orders are denied entry to all regulated UK games for three years and have their passports confiscated before England play abroad.

"Hopefully these strict penalties will act as a deterrent to those who are thinking of causing trouble."

Peter Philips, the club's chairman, said: "A football crowd is a cross section of society, and just like society in general, we have a tiny minority of thugs and bigots.

"AFC Bournemouth will do all we can to help police identify the troublemakers and provide evidence, such as CCTV footage, to ensure they are convicted. "