Thomas 'will have to prove he's changed' BRIDGEND Edition

Cardiff magistrates heard [Thomas] was part of a large group of fans who made their way onto the pitch and started a confrontation with the Leeds supporters who were in the Grange End of the ground. The invasion came minutes after the final whistle of the Third Round Cup tie, which Cardiff won 2-1....

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Published inSouth Wales echo
Main Author Moira Sharkey & Steve Edwards
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cardiff (UK) MGN Ltd 07.02.2002
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Summary:Cardiff magistrates heard [Thomas] was part of a large group of fans who made their way onto the pitch and started a confrontation with the Leeds supporters who were in the Grange End of the ground. The invasion came minutes after the final whistle of the Third Round Cup tie, which Cardiff won 2-1. Meanwhile the police inquiry into the violence at the Cardiff City games against Leeds United and Bristol City continues. Detective Chief Inspector Graham Lloyd said a total of 26 people had been arrested and charged with future arrests expected. He said: "In the next 10 days, we will be travelling up to Leeds with a view of identifying and charging offenders." BEHIND BARS Dai Thomas was jailed yesterday after being caught on camera throwing an advertising hoarding at a Leeds fans after the cup clash at Ninian Park in Cardiff.