Two men were handed banning orders after football players were abused and police were attacked during an Everton match.
The incidents happened at Everton 's 1-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United on March 17, 2022 During the game, Robert Williams approached the area where the away team exit the pitch and began shouting abuse and threats at the Newcastle players, coaches and stewards.
Whilst officers detained him, Shane Bennett approached police and punched two officers. The 18-year-old was then arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
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Bennett, of Grasmere Street in Liverpool, appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Monday (July 4). He was given a 12-month community order, 30 days of rehabilitation activity, 80 hours of unpaid work and was forced to pay £200 compensation charges to victims, plus court costs of £180.00.
He has also been given a three-year football banning order. Robert Williams, 58, of Grasmere Street, Liverpool - was banned for three years in April.
Chief Inspector Iain Wyke said: “We work very closely with all our football clubs to ensure fans and members of the public remain safe during games and are pleased to see that Bennett was dealt with by the courts for his violent behaviour.
"Our officers and staff put their own lives and personal safety on the line every day in order to keep us all safe but they should never have to tolerate or accept physical violence when carrying out their duties.
"I’m sure the vast majority of law-abiding members of the public would agree that assaults on police officers or other emergency workers are totally unacceptable.
“I hope these results demonstrate how seriously this type of violence is viewed at football matches and it will not be tolerated by Merseyside Police.
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