Pompey fan banned after attempting to kick and punch Sunderland player and abusing female steward

A POMPEY fan who unleashed a vile torrent of abuse at a female steward after attempting to kick and punch a Sunderland player has been banned from all grounds for three years.
By Steve Deeks
Published 17th Sep 2019, 22:17 BST
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Portsmouth magistrates banned David Oppitz, 51, after steward Sharon Harris was called a ‘vile piece of s**m’ as she attempted to escort him from the League One play-off draw at Fratton Park in May.

Oppitz, from Havant, was seen on television appearing to kick and punch right back Luke O'Nien after he fell into the stands.

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Oppitz admitted a charge of using threatening or abusive words and behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress against Ms Harris.

He was also ordered to pay £150 in compensation to Ms Harris.