Camron Brockman, a 21-year-old from New Road, Featherstone, has been handed a five-year football banning order after kicking an injured man during a violent incident at Halling railway station. The order prevents him from entering any UK football ground for its duration.
The assault occurred after Brockman, along with John Ryan and Freddie Dunmall, attended Maidstone United’s play-off final fixture. British Transport Police (BTP) were alerted to a 'large fight' on board a train at around 5.30pm on May 18 last year.
Incident Details and Immediate Aftermath
The train was stopped at Halling by Revenue Enforcement Officers who were on-board the service. An injured man was escorted off the train and onto the platform, but was followed out by Dunmall, who punched him. The man was then punched twice by Ryan and kicked by Brockman.
BTP officers arrived at the station and took down details of those reported to have been involved in the incident. Brockman, Dunmall, and Ryan were interviewed the following month and later charged with affray.
Court Sentencing and Banning Orders
They were sentenced at Maidstone Magistrates Court on September 7. Brockman received a five-year football banning order, while Ryan, 62, of Grace Avenue, Maidstone, and Dunmall, 20, of Melrose Close, Maidstone, each received three-year football banning orders.
All three were also given community orders of between 12 and 18 months, along with associated rehabilitation requirements.
Police Warning on Football-Related Violence
Following the sentencing, PC Oliver Millar, from BTP’s football policing unit, said: “As a result of their frankly stupid behaviour, these three football fans will now be unable to attend any football matches in the UK for up to five years.”
He added: “There is simply no excuse for violence - and these banning orders should serve as a reminder to anyone who believes they can get away with unacceptable behaviour on the railway – there will be consequences.” The banning orders take immediate effect, barring all three men from attending any regulated football matches in the UK.
