Fan hit with lifetime ban, assault charge after Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe shoved during match

A man attending an English Premier League game over the weekend has been charged with assault and received a lifetime ban from Leeds United after he allegedly pushed Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe near the end of the match, police said. 

West Yorkshire Police released a statement Sunday confirming that a man who entered the field at Elland Road Football Stadium during Saturday’s match and shoved Howe near the sideline has been charged with assault and entering the field of play. 

This follows a statement from Leeds United announcing that the fan had also received a lifetime ban. 

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