The incident happened during an Everton match at Hill Dickinson Stadium in May
Stephen Lively, 38, of South Parade, West Kirby
Stephen Lively, 38, of South Parade, West Kirby(Image: Merseyside Police)
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An Everton fan who threw a water bottle at a Manchester City player has been banned from UK football grounds for three years. Stephen Lively, 38, was convicted of common assault following the incident during Everton's 3-3 draw with Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, May 4.
Lively, of South Parade, West Kirby, appeared before Sefton Magistrates' Court yesterday (Wednesday, August 26), where he was handed a three-year football banning order. He was also fined £500 and ordered to pay £100 in compensation, a £100 victim surcharge and £85 in costs.
During the Everton FC v Manchester City FC fixture on May 4, Lively threw a water bottle which struck a Manchester City player in the face. He was arrested at the stadium on suspicion of throwing a missile into an area adjacent to the pitch and assault.
Dedicated Football Officer Robert Newsham said: “I hope this result sends a clear message that such behaviour will not be tolerated at any stadiums across Merseyside.
"Players and supporters should feel safe without any fear of being attacked when they are attending a football game.
“Our officers will continue to work with football clubs and other police forces to identify and bring to justice anyone found responsible for committing any form of unacceptable and violent behaviour at football matches.
"Anyone who commits such crimes will be put before the courts to be prosecuted.”
To report a crime contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via the force's website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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