Woman given football ban after supplying drugs at match

Image source, Avon and Somerset Police

Image caption, Claire Brooks pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs
  • Author, Maisie Lillywhite
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, West of England

A woman has been banned from football games for eight years and was given a 30-month custodial sentence after pleading guilty to supplying Class A drugs at a match.

Claire Brooks, 52, of Sheldrake Drive, Stapleton, was arrested at Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium in Horfield in April 2023.

When she was searched, a quantity of white powder was found and evidence of her involvement in the supply of Class A drugs was uncovered during a subsequent search of her home.

Brooks was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 11 June.

PC Mark Neal, a dedicated football officer, said: "Drugs are a blight on our communities and have no place in our society, including at football.

"I would like to thank Bristol Rovers for their support and cooperation during this investigation.

β€œThe custodial sentence is one that reflects the seriousness of her offending, and the recent change in legislation in relation to possession or supply of Class A Drugs such as cocaine allows a football banning order to be issued.

"We work closely with our clubs to make sure our football matches are a safe environment for all and I would encourage people to report suspicious behaviour to us."

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