Adam Slater was banned from attending games after making homophobic slurs
A Leeds United football fan who hurled homophobic abuse at Brighton supporters has been banned from attending games for five years.
Adam Slater, 23, from Bramley, was arrested at Elland Road on March 11 this year after he was filmed making homophobic comments and hand gestures at Brighton and Hove Albion fans. He was charged with a public order offence and appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court in May where he pleaded guilty and received a fine.
On Wednesday, he was handed a five-year football banning order. He has also been banned from Elland Road by the club Leeds United.Chief Inspector Pete Hall, who led the policing operation at the match, said: “The words and gestures used by Slater were likely to cause harassment, alarm and distress to anyone within hearing distance of him, and anyone who behaves in this way should be prepared to face the consequences.
“Homophobic abuse, and any other form of prejudice, has absolutely no place in football and we know all decent fans of the game, regardless of club affiliations, support that view. “We will continue to work closely with Leeds United and visiting clubs to investigate any offences and take robust action wherever possible, including seeking football banning orders, and we hope this latest action will serve as a stark reminder to others.”
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