A football fan was barred from attending games after running onto the field at the American Express Community Stadium

Hannah Price

Jacob Helmsley, 24, made offensive gestures to opposing fans during Brighton and Hove Albion’s January 14 match against Crystal Palace.

He had entered the field of play to celebrate a goal scored by Brighton and Hove Albion, and he had made gestures to enrage Crystal Palace fans.

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