Man Given Three Year Football Banning Order For Assaulting Steward

*Tuesday June 4, 2024*

A man who assaulted a female steward at a football match has been given a three-year Football Banning Order.  

Carl O’Brien (51) of Lea Way, York was made subject of the order, given a suspended jail sentence, fine and requirement to do unpaid work at a hearing at Leeds Crown Court on May 29 2024.

The incident took place at the evening fixture of Leeds United v Nottingham Forrest at Elland Road on April 4, 2023.

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