Oli McBurnie cleared of assaulting fan during pitch invasion at Nottingham Forest
Oli McBurnie has been found not guilty of assaulting a fan during a pitch invasion during last season’s Championship play-off semi-finals.
It was alleged the Sheffield United striker stamped on Nottingham Forest fan’s head who had ran onto the City Ground pitch to celebrate the Reds securing a place at Wembley in the play-off final.McBurnie, 26, stood on trial on December 14 and December 15 at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. The ex-Swansea City striker denied assaulting the Forest fan – named as George Brinkley – who was laid on the pitch after the Blades lost on penalties back in May.AdvertisementDistrict Judge Leo Pyle said: “[From] what I’ve heard over the last few days, the prosecution hasn’t proved their case to the required standard.”
In June, the Blades said McBurnie ‘strenuously denies the charges’ after attending voluntary interview with Nottinghamshire Police.
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