Fan jailed for Kirkland attack

A football fan was jailed for 16 weeks today after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a televised football match.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012 - 13:52

A football fan was jailed for 16 weeks today after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a televised football match.

Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to assault and invading the pitch during Sheffield Wednesday’s home match against Leeds on Friday night.

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