man attending an event english premier league Leeds United have charged him with assault and banned him for life after he allegedly pushed Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe in the closing minutes of a game over the weekend, police said.
West Yorkshire Police issued a statement on Sunday confirming that a man had entered the field at Elland Road football stadium. game on saturday After pushing Howe near the sideline, he was charged with assault and entering the playing field.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road, Leeds on May 13, 2023. (Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
This follows a statement from Leeds United announcing that the fan had also been banned for life.
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“Leeds United can confirm that they have been arrested and given a life ban following the incident in today’s Premier League match against Newcastle United,” the statement said.
Asked about the incident at the post-match press conference, Howe said he could not remember exactly what happened but said it was “strange”.
A Leeds United fan is escorted out of the grounds by security guards on May 13, 2023. (Action image via Reuters/Lee Smith)
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“Actually, I don’t remember if he pushed me. I had no idea. It was very strange because I was so focused on the game. I didn’t expect this to happen.”
“He hit me, and something I can’t repeat, and was taken away.”
Eddie Howe (center) against Leeds United at Elland Road on 13 May 2023. (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
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“Moments like that make me think,” Howe continued, “to keep our staff safe.” [and] Players are the most important to me [in] Any match in the Premier League, in the Football League, we have to pay attention. I think security is very important. ”
The man, who has not been identified, is next scheduled to appear in court on July 21.