Fan who threw vape at pitch during Bromley game slapped with football ban
A 32-year-old football fan has been issued a three-year banning order for throwing a vape onto the pitch during a match between Bromley FC and Colchester United. Two other men were also banned for public order offenses related to the same game.
Why it matters
This reflects the strict enforcement of safety and conduct regulations in professional football to curb fan violence and disruption.
An away fan who threw a vape at the pitch during a Bromley game has been banned from football matches.
The incident took place during Bromley FC's 1-0 home victory over Colchester United on March 21.
John Kingston, from Sudbury, pleaded guilty to throwing a missile onto the football playing area at The Copperjax Community Stadium.
The 32-year-old was sentenced to a three-year football banning order at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Friday (August 7).
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