A Keighley football fan has been banned from matches until September for causing disruptions.

Andrew Webster, 32, of Wardle Crescent, has been forbidden to attend any Football Association match for four months.

Webster, a machine setter, admitted to going onto the playing area at Turf Moor, the home ground of Burnley FC.

He has also been fined £20 with £45 costs.

Mike Travers, prosecuting, said Webster had been cautioned less than a year ago for being drunk at a designated sports event. On this occasion, he went on the pitch after the game, gesticulating at and being abusive towards Fulham fans in the stadium.

The father-of-three, who was not represented at Burnley Magistrates Court, said he deeply regretted what he had done and was embarrassed. When asked how he would feel if banned from soccer matches, Webster replied: "I would be devastated."

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