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Leeds fan jailed for assaulting Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

By Julia Bryson

BBC News

A pitch invader who shoved Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during a match against Leeds United has been jailed.

David Derbyshire, 35, from Leeds, confronted the Magpies boss after running on to the Elland Road pitch during the Premier League game in May.

He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court to three months in jail after he admitted entering the playing area without excuse and assaulting Mr Howe.

He was also banned from all matches for at least six years.

The court heard the incident happened in the 93rd minute of the game as the teams were drawing 2-2.