Two men charged after eyeballs thrown at Northern Ireland international

The Northern Ireland international had his right eye removed in 2006 after losing sight in one eye in a domestic accident when he was eight years old.

Two men charged after eyeballs thrown at Northern Ireland international

Two men have been charged after fake eyeballs were thrown onto the pitch during a football match involving a player with one eye.

Police launched an investigation following the incident at the game between Dunfermline Athletic FC and Falkirk FC on January 2, in which Dean Shiels was playing.

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