Man banned from football games for 3 years, after disorder at Bristol City game
It follows disorder after Bristol City's at home defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup
A man has been banned from attending football games for three years, after he tried to headbutt a police officer following an at-home Bristol City game.
33-year-old Patrick Elkins from Henbury pleaded guilty to a public order offence of threatening or abusive behaviour, and one count of common assaulting an emergency worker.
He was abusive towards Manchester City fans, after Bristol City's defeat in the FA Cup on 28th February.
Elkins, when approached by officers, then made threats towards them before attempting to headbutt a PC.
He received a three-year banning order for his offences, which prevents him from attending any match in the UK for the duration of the order or going to certain areas near football stadiums on match days.
Dedicated football officer PC Thomas Williams said: “We welcome the court’s decision to issue a football banning order following this incident.
“We are committed to working with all our football clubs and sports teams to ensure supporters can enjoy games without fearing for their safety."