Former Manchester United Ravel Morrison could be having a tough time at the moment after being caught using a dead person’s blue parking badge.
Morrison, who admitted guilt at a magistrates court in the city, after being charged with one count of fraud, stated that he purchased the blue badge from ‘someone in Old Trafford’ for £50, Manchester City Council said.
Recall that Blue badge passes are given to individuals suffering with disabilities or health conditions and permit them to park closer to their destination in car parks.
However, the 30-year-old, who currently plays for D.C United, was ordered to pay £1,908 after being convicted of fraud according to The Guardian.
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Speaking after the ruling, a Manchester City Council spokesman said: ‘This ruling shows that the law is applicable to everyone, with no exceptions.
‘I am grateful for the diligent work of our investigating officers as well as legal counsel who were able to successfully prosecute this case.
‘Our officers patrol the streets daily to ensure that blue badges are used legitimately and we will not hesitate to take action if we discover people trying to circumvent the law.’
Morrison graduated from Manchester United’s academy after winning the FA Youth Cup in 2011. Other members of that successful team included future England stars Sam Johnstone, Michael Keane and Jesse Lingard, as well as 2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba.
Morrison joined West Ham in January 2012. He played 24 times for the Hammers and completed loan spells with Birmingham City, QPR and Cardiff. The midfielder then played for Lazio in Italy, Atlas in Mexico and Ostersund in Sweden before returning to England.
