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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Assault charge footballer tells court he hopped over fan to protect injured foot

PA Wire

Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie has denied stamping on a pitch-invading fan, claiming he hopped over the alleged victim to protect his injured foot.

Prosecutors allege the 26-year-old Scotland striker suffered “a loss of temper and control” and twice stamped on Nottingham Forest supporter George Brinkley after United’s Championship play-off semi-final defeat in May.

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