A Leeds United fan has been handed a lifetime ban from the Yorkshire club after injuring Manchester United player Anthony Elanga during a Premier League match between the two sides earlier this year.
Mr Max Joseph Walton, 21, appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court where he admitted assaulting Elanga during the match at Elland Road in February of this year.
Walton was also accused of throwing an object towards the pitch, thought to be a lighter. However, that second charge was withdrawn in favour of the more serious assault charge.
