Police said Jacob Helmsley, 24, made offensive gestures to opposing supporters during the Seagulls’ fixture against Crystal Palace on January 14. He had entered the field of play to celebrate following a goal scored by Brighton and made gestures to incite the Crystal Palace supporters, Sussex Police added. A Brighton & Hove Albion supporter from Burgess Hill has been banned from attending matches after he ran onto the pitch at the American Express Community Stadium, Sussex Police has reported. “Working in partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion, we are determined to pursue offenders and prosecute them. He also faces further action from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Source: Express June 14, 2022 15:27 UTC