A Bristol Rovers fan has been jailed and served with a 10-year banning order after invading the pitch following the Gas’ 0-0 draw with Forest Green Rovers in April.
James Mallett, 36, of Kingswood, was sentenced to 10 weeks in custody at Bristol Magistrates Court and must also play £128 in costs after pleading guilty to Section 4 of the Public Order offence concerning the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, and Section 4 of the Football Offences Act which covers pitch incursions.
Daniel Athey, 39, of Kingswood, received an 18-month community order at Bristol Magistrates Court, 220 hours unpaid work, a three-year banning order and must pay £280 in costs for the same two offences.
