A football supporter who threw a flare and assaulted a player during an EFL play-off game has been jailed.
Paul Alexander Moss was charged with common assault, throwing a missile onto a football playing area, possessing a flare at a sporting event, going onto the playing area at a football match, and obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.
The offences occurred during the League Two play-off semi-final second leg between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town on May 18 this year. Moss, aged 31, appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court and was handed a 16-week sentence. He was also ordered to pay costs totalling £128 and in addition, was also given a six-year football banning order.
