England fan to contest banning order following alleged assault at Euros in Germany

A general view of play during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C match at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Picture date: Sunday June 16, 2024. Serbia v England match
The alleged incident happened outside the ground in Gelsenkirchen. Credit: PA

A football fan who is accused of breaking a fellow England supporter’s jaw at the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany will contest a football banning order.

Josh Waugh, 33, of Conway Road, Redcar, near Middlesbrough, appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court in connection with an alleged incident outside the ground in Gelsenkirchen at around 10pm on 16 June.

Anne Mitchell, prosecuting, said: “It is alleged that this defendant is guilty of an assault which occurred during or after the England-Serbia match in Germany.

“It resulted in the victim sustaining a broken jaw and suspected fractured nose, requiring surgery.”

Ms Mitchell said a photograph was taken at the time and Mr Waugh was identified.

England's Jude Bellingham scored the goal which secured the side's 1-0 victory against Serbia. Credit: PA

An application for a Civil Football Banning Order was made on that basis.

Nick Ayres, defending, said the banning order will be contested, saying that Mr Waugh has not been charged or even spoken to by the police about the alleged assault.

Peter Charlton, chairman of the bench, adjourned the case until 2pm on August 29 and granted conditional bail in the meantime.

Mr Waugh must surrender his passport and not attend any regulated football matches until then, the court ordered.

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