Pitch invader given three-year football ban and fined in Lincoln
34-year-old was also found with cocaine at Sincil Bank stadium.
A man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after entering the pitch during a Lincoln City game.
Ashley Howitt, 34, from Jellicoe Avenue, Lincoln, pleaded guilty to entering the playing area and possession of Class A drugs, namely cocaine, at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today.
The incident occurred during the Championship fixture against Swansea City on 19th September at Sincil Bank Stadium.
Howitt received a fine of £200 and was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £80.
In addition to the court-ordered ban, Lincoln City Football Club has imposed a lifetime ban on Howitt.
Superintendent Phil Vickers expressed satisfaction with the court's decision and supported Lincoln City FC's actions.
He said, "We are committed to working with Lincoln City Football Club, supporting a safe environment for all football fans - this court result reinforces that work."
Vickers continued, "I am particularly pleased to see that Lincoln City FC have imposed a lifetime ban."
"As a Championship club, Lincoln City FC have a huge positive impact on the city and county and they have made it clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated."