The assault happened during a pitch invasion at Stamford Bridge last year.
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A Chelsea football fan had pleaded guilty to assault after taking part in a pitch invasion during a home game last year.
On the 19 December 2023, Jordan Chidley charged on to the pitch at Stamford Bridge and assaulted Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The incident occurred during the League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.
25-year-old Chidley has admitted assault by beating and unlawfully going onto a playing area at a football match. He ran onto the pitch after Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk scored an injury time equaliser.
After accepting his plea, district judge Neeta Minhas today issued a three-year football banning order and fined him £807 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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StandfirstJordan Chidley admitted assault by beating at a match in December.
A Chelsea football fan had pleaded guilty to assault after taking part in a pitch invasion during a home game last year.
On the 19 December 2023, Jordan Chidley charged on to the pitch at Stamford Bridge and assaulted Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The incident occurred during the League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.
25-year-old Chidley has admitted assault by beating and unlawfully going onto a playing area at a football match. He ran onto the pitch after Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk scored an injury time equaliser.
After accepting his plea, district judge Neeta Minhas today issued a three-year football banning order and fined him £807 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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