Man who mocked Bradley Lowery banned from local pubs and sports teams

He was charged with a public order offence on Saturday

The 31-year-old was arrested Saturday and charged with a public order offence. His brother, Drew, 27, was also arrested, but has since been released on police bail. However, Houghton has been warned that he could face jail time when he returns to Court in November for sentencing.

As reported by the Daily Star, Houghton has been kicked off his football and cricket teams in the village of Wickersley while some local pubs have told him that he's "not welcome".

Joker Wickersley Youth CC, the football club he played for, said: "Joker Wickersley Youth CC, Wickersley OVCC, our committee, players and all involved with the club do not condone the behaviour of the people in question in any way, shape or form. The player has been banned from playing for us indefinitely."

They added: "The player was de-registered from our club instantly as soon as we were made aware of the sickening behaviour by both ourselves and the league. All we can do is apologise for the distress this has caused to so many people."

Staff at the Masons Arms have confirmed that Houghton is banned from entering their pub, with many expected to follow suit.

"He's no longer welcome here at the Masons Arms and I believe at the next Pubwatch meeting, going forward I'm pretty sure it will be brought up in that - he might not be allowed in pubs in the Wickersley area," said a staff member.

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