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| Grimsby Town inflatable shark attack fan convicted | Grimsby Town inflatable shark attack fan convicted |
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| A Grimsby Town fan has been found guilty of assaulting a football steward with an inflatable shark. | A Grimsby Town fan has been found guilty of assaulting a football steward with an inflatable shark. |
| Kenneth Meech, 51, of Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes, watched his club win 3-1 at Barnet in a Conference game on 21 February. | Kenneth Meech, 51, of Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes, watched his club win 3-1 at Barnet in a Conference game on 21 February. |
| Willesden Magistrates' Court heard he assaulted Barnet steward Cgagi Gladyng as he celebrated the victory. | Willesden Magistrates' Court heard he assaulted Barnet steward Cgagi Gladyng as he celebrated the victory. |
| Meech, who was among nearly 1,000 fans who travelled to The Hive stadium, denied a charge of common assault. | Meech, who was among nearly 1,000 fans who travelled to The Hive stadium, denied a charge of common assault. |
| Speaking to the BBC in February, Meech admitted he and other Grimsby fans had taken inflatable objects to the game "in support" of another fan Bryan Winship. | Speaking to the BBC in February, Meech admitted he and other Grimsby fans had taken inflatable objects to the game "in support" of another fan Bryan Winship. |
| Mr Winship was ejected in an apparent headlock by a steward at Forest Green Rovers in a row over a giant inflatable football. | Mr Winship was ejected in an apparent headlock by a steward at Forest Green Rovers in a row over a giant inflatable football. |
| Meech said: "A lot of lads were saying 'come on, let's get together and support Bryan' by taking as many inflatables as possible to Barnet and that's what we did, because we've got a good sense of humour, us Grimsby fans. | |
| "We were jumping about amongst each other, as you do, you know, celebrating, as you do, and before I knew it - I was shocked really - I was grabbed out by the police and taken away." |