Hooligan jailed over football brawl
A football hooligan has been jailed for 18 weeks for taking part in large scale violence after a match between West Ham and Tottenham last year.
Richard Coffman, 20, of Mawney Road in Romford, was sentenced by Stratford Magistrates after pleading guilty to affray.
It stems from a fight between rivals fans in Mile End Road on August 23.
Coffman, the first person sentenced over the incident, was given eight weeks for affray and 10 weeks for breaching a suspended sentence, to be served consecutively.
He has also been banned from attending football matches for six years.
Another 66 people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, led by Stratford Police. A total of 56 have been released on bail and await court appearances.
Another eight have been released without charge, while two people have received juvenile reprimands.
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Shame he didnt get longer! these people spoil things for everyone else. I can see the public being banned from going to stadiums and watching, thanks to these idiots.