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Man issued with 3 year
Football Banning Order following Liverpool v Everton Derby in December 2017
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that Patrick Devlin has
received a Football Banning Order after he ignited a smoke canister during the
Merseyside Derby match, at Anfield, in December 2017. We are told that Patrick
Devlin , aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a flare, on Sunday, 10
December 2017, for igniting a smoke canister in the 'Away End' of
the ground. He from Litherland, appeared at Sefton Magistrates Court, on
Tuesday, 2 January 2018 and was handed the 3 year Football Banning Order. Devlin
was also fined ₤300 plus costs and now has a criminal record.
Superintendent Simon Irving, Match Commander, said:- "This was a dangerous
incident which could have had serious consequences at an otherwise trouble free
event. Devlin now will have a criminal record and the consequences of this in
the future could be significant. The quick response of Liverpool Football Club
stewards meant that he was quickly identified and arrested. We recognise that
the majority of supporters are well behaved. However, there are a small minority
who continue to put themselves and others in danger by lighting such items
inside a stadium, and we will always work with clubs to identify those people
and put them before the courts, as on this occasion. We will continue to work
closely with all of our local clubs to make matches safe and enjoyable occasions
for everyone, and ensure that we look to prosecute anyone who endangers fellow
spectators in this or any way."
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