Man JAILED for attack on keeper Chris Kirkland

A man who assaulted Sheffield Wednesday's goal keeper during Friday night's match at Hillsborough has been jailed.

A football fan has been jailed for 4 months after he admitted attacking a goalkeeper during a football match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United.

Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to assault and invading the pitch during the match on Friday night.

Cawley, who appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court this morning, was arrested after Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland was pushed in the face during the game at Hillsborough stadium. 

The incident was caught on camera by Sky Sports, which was broadcasting the game.

Cawley was jailed for 16 weeks and ordered to pay £85 costs. 

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