Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie is cleared of a charge of assault by beating.
Image source, Jacob King/PA WireA footballer has been cleared of assaulting a fan who invaded the pitch following a Championship play-off match.
Nottingham Forest fan George Brinkley said Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie had stamped on him following the clubs’ semi-final game on 17 May.
Mr McBurnie denied assaulting the fan and said he had hopped over his alleged victim to protect his injured foot.
He was cleared of assault by beating on Thursday.
District Judge Leo Pyle said: “[From] what I’ve heard over the last few days, the prosecution hasn’t proved their case to the required standard.”
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