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Chris Kirkland attack: Man jailed for assault | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A man has been jailed after running on to the pitch and punching a goalkeeper during a Championship football match. | |
Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Kirkland, 31, required treatment after being struck in the face during Friday's game against Leeds United. | |
Aaron Cawley, 21, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty at Sheffield Magistrates Court to assault and entering the field. | |
He was given a 16-week jail sentence and a five-year football banning order. | |
The court heard Cawley had been drinking heavily and had already breached two previous banning orders. | |
The Yorkshire derby ended in a 1-1 draw. | |
Kirkland, who has played once for England, was pushed to the ground moments after conceding an equaliser in the 76th minute. |