The victim was left with a brain injury
A Leyton man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after attacking someone after a Leyton Orient away game.
Lee Boyce, a 54-year-old from Violet Road, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court last week for his part in a violent assault at a match in 2019.
Boyce attacked a fellow fan after the FA Trophy semi-final match between Leyton Orient and Telford United, held in Wellington on 23rd March that year, leaving his victim with a brain injury.
He was sentenced alongside a second attacker – 29-year-old Leyton James from Stibbard – who was given a year-long community service order for his part in the assault.
Both men have also been banned from attending football matches for the next five years.
Detective Sergeant Andy Dawson, from West Mercia Police, said: “This was an unprovoked and senseless attack on an innocent member of the public who had been watching his team play football.
“The attack has had a long-lasting impact on the victim, who has been incredibly brave throughout. Incidents like this have no place in society and we won’t hesitate to apprehend and seek prosecution those responsible.
“Football should be a safe and inclusive sport for all to enjoy. Thankfully, incidents like this are rare in our area, but I hope that this sentence, and the accompanying football banning orders, show that this behaviour will not be tolerated.”
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