Banning Order for football fan who threw missile at opposing fans

A football supporter has received a Football Banning Order following an incident at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Sam Bright, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, was arrested for a public order offence at this season’s Swansea City vs Cardiff City game at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Towards the end of the game the 46-year-old was seen throwing a missile from within the away end into the Swansea City fans.

On September 11, he appeared at Swansea Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to breaching the Football (offences) Act 1991 (Throwing missiles at area adjacent to pitch) and was issued with a three-year Football Banning Order.

As part of the order, Bright is prevented from attending any matches within the UK and abroad, and he will also be required to surrender his passport to the police prior to all Wales away games.

He is also banned from entering any town or city where Cardiff City Football Club or the Wales team are playing.

PC Christian Evans, from South Wales Police, said:

“The overwhelming majority of people who attend the Swansea.com Stadium behave responsibly and enjoy a safe experience.

“But whenever there is evidence of football-related disorder we always pursue those responsible in order that appropriate action is taken.

“I hope this court results sends out a clear message that similar behaviour will not be tolerated at the Swansea.com Stadium.”