Man Banned From Football Matches After Pitch Invasion At Fratton Park
- Dominic Kureen
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
A man has been banned from attending football matches after running onto the pitch during the derby between Portsmouth and Southampton Football Clubs.
Richard Conaghan climbed over advertising boards at Fratton Park during celebrations for the first goal in January before walking across the pitch towards away supporters.
Stewards quickly escorted the 34-year-old, of Portsmouth, off the field.
Conaghan later pleaded guilty to entering the playing area at a designated football match when he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday (16 March).
He was handed a three-year Football Banning Order, preventing him from attending any matches in the UK during that time.
Police say the action sends a clear message that behaviour which risks the safety of players, officials and fans will not be tolerated.
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