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Everton fan jailed for assault after attacking Lyon players while holding toddler in his arms

An Everton fan has been jailed for eight weeks after attacking opposition players while holding his toddler in his arms sucking a dummy.

Snarling Michael Fitzpatrick was seen holding his three-year-old son in one arm, dummy in mouth, and using his other to grapple or punch at opposition players during a Europa League tie between Everton and Lyon last October.

Footage of the incident went viral as Fitzpatrick was seen carrying the child among other fans pulling and throwing punches as players grappled near the touchline at Goodison Park.

The 30-year-old, from Derby Square, Prescot, Merseyside, later said he felt "ashamed" by his behaviour and feared his ex will ban access to their children.