Andrew Currie, from Glasgow, had travelled from Scotland to attend Wrexham’s Championship clash against Millwall
A man has been banned from attending football matches for five years following a “disturbance” before a Championship game between Wrexham AFC and Millwall. Andrew Currie, from Glasgow, was arrested after a 52-year-old man was assaulted.
The Scot had travelled from Scotland for the match and was chased on foot by officers following the assault near the Ironworks pub. He later pleaded guilty to assault at Wrexham Magistrates’ Court, reports NorthWalesLive.
A North Wales Police statement said: “A 29-year-old man has been issued with a five-year football banning order for disorder-related offences prior to a recent Wrexham AFC match.
“Andrew Currie, of Brownsdale Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow, was arrested following a disturbance near the Ironworks pub in Wrexham during which a 52-year-old man was assaulted.
“The incident took place ahead of the Championship fixture between Wrexham and Millwall on Saturday, February 7.
“Currie was identified as a suspect for the assault after which he fled the scene with a group of other men. Following a brief foot chase by attending officers he was subsequently arrested and charged with assault.
“Currie, who had travelled from Scotland to attend the match, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, March 12, and pleaded guilty to the offence.
“The football banning order imposed by the court means that Currie will now be prohibited from attending matches for five years.”
Millwall went on to beat the Welsh side 2-0 after an own goal from defender Max Cleworth boosted Millwall’s play-off hopes before Josh Coburn went on to add a second. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here.
Six weeks on from the encounter Wrexham now sit two places behind the London-based club in sixth place meaning the teams could still meet again this season in the play-offs.
Superintendent Mark Williams added: “As a force North Wales Police remains clear in its stance on fan behaviour at football matches.
“While the vast majority of supporters conduct themselves responsibly and are a credit to the clubs they follow incidents of matchday disorder will not be tolerated.”
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