Sunday League Footballer Jailed
Nathaniel Kerr pleaded guilty yesterday to assault for intentionally breaking an opponent's leg.
A Sunday League footballer who intentionally broke an opponent’s leg has been jailed for a year.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
27-year-old Nathaniel Kerr pleaded guilty yesterday to assault at Minshull Street Crown Court.
The incident took place on Sunday 31st August at Jackson's Lane, Hazel Grove.
The victim had been arguing with the opposing team before Kerr ran towards him and stamped on his outstretched leg, shouting to his teammate: “I’ve done this ‘cos of you!” The victim was taken to hospital, where he remained for several weeks undergoing extensive reconstructive surgery. Constable Louise Spencer said: “This injury has had a catastrophic effect on the victim’s life, meaning he has been unable to work or support his young family. “He is self-employed and the injury meant he was forced to rely on the kindness of his teammates, who arranged fundraisers and charity events to provide the financial support he needed.”
“The subsequent investigation and conviction into this assault demonstrates that this kind of aggression and thuggery during sporting fixtures will not be tolerated by Greater Manchester Police.”