The judge found the star striker not guilty
Sheffield United issued a statement after star striker Oli McBurnie was cleared of stamping on a pitch-invading fan, after claiming he hopped over him to protect his injured foot. The 26-year-old was acquitted of assaulting Nottingham Forest supporter George Brinkley, after the player’s barrister said he had been “like a ballerina” in avoiding contact.
Read more: Judge delivers verdict after Oli McBurnie trial into alleged stamp on Nottingham Forest fan "You do see his left leg is pulled over the complainant," he said in his judgement. "He deliberately lifts up his leg leg over the complainant's left leg." Mr Brinkley claimed contact was made with his left shin and it hurt. The second alleged stamp was below his left shin.
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