Football coach allegedly worked with children despite being banned

A man has been charged by police after allegedly coaching a youth football team in Yorkshire despite being banned.

Humberside Police said Courtney Branagan has been charged with engaging in regulated activity with children whilst being on the Children's Barred List.

The 37-year-old, of Hull, allegedly worked with a youth football team across Hull and the East Riding area.

The force said he was charged on Monday (Oct 19) and was released on conditional bail.

He is due to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on November 13.

A statement from the force said: “It is alleged that a man continued to coach children for a period of two years after receiving formal notification from the Disclosure and Barring Service confirming barred status in 2019.”