Forest Green Rovers fan Robert Biggs, 30, has been sentenced to six months in jail for assaulting Sheffield United player Billy Sharp.

A fan who rushed to the field in the match his team lost to Sheffield (2: 3) in the English Premier League qualifying campaign, accompanied by about 200 other fans, hit Sheffield captain Sharpe standing on the field. line with his head.

Nottinghamshire Police Assistant Chief Rob Griffin said: “I am pleased to charge a suspect in connection with this attack. This is the result of an evening of hard work involving many police departments today. We continue to work closely with both clubs that support our investigation following this incident. ”

The court ordered Biggs to pay Sharpe £ 500 and £ 128 in court and banned him from attending stadium matches for two years.