@owlstalk Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Kirkland Attack: Man Charged With Assault Police investigating an attack on footballer Chris Kirkland have charged a 21-year-old man with assault. Aaron Cawley, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is also accused of entering the field of play during a Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United on Friday night. He is due before magistrates in Sheffield this morning, having been charged by South Yorkshire Police. Cawley was arrested after Kirkland was struck in the face during the 1-1 draw at Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium. The home goalkeeper, who has played for England, fell to ground and required treatment but was able to finish the game. "I was sore and ... really shocked at what had happened and it was a strange feeling because of all the adrenalin you feel in such a big match anyway," he told the club's official website. "It was scary. I thought of my family watching something like that and it was not a nice feeling. "I would like to thank everyone from the football world for their messages of support." The incident was caught on camera by Sky Sports, which was broadcasting the derby game live. A man could be seen running from a group of away supporters onto the pitch before pushing Kirkland and running back into the crowd. In a statement issued after the game, Leeds United said: "We would like to publicly apologise for and condemn the actions of the fan who came onto the pitch at Hillsborough. "There is no place for that type of behaviour and the majority of Leeds United fans will be ashamed of his actions." Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowyOwl13 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Brilliant. Now lets hope for a harsh sentencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 He has priors doesnt he? Has to be a custodial sentance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 publicly stoned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leeswfc3 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Get the scum sent down for fvking ages, felt so sorry for Kirkland, there is no place in this game for worthless pieces of poo like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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