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Man fined after crutch thrown at ball boy during match

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Man fined after crutch thrown at ball boy during match
Summary

Michael Wilson, 44, has been fined £865 for throwing a crutch that struck a 16-year-old ball boy during a soccer match. The incident occurred at Fratton Park on January 25, where Portsmouth faced Southampton in a 1-1 draw. The ball boy sustained a cut to his face. Wilson pleaded guilty to assault by beating and was given a three-year football banning order along with a £200 compensation payment.

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  • •Incident took place during a south coast derby on January 25.
  • •The ball boy suffered a facial cut from the thrown crutch.
  • •Michael Wilson received a three-year football banning order.
  • •Wilson was ordered to pay £865 in fines and £200 in compensation.
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  • 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Man fined after ball boy hit by thrown crutch
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The 16-year-old boy suffered a cut to his face during the south coast derby in January.

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