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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.<\/p>\n
Claire Brooks, 52, of Sheldrake Drive, Stapleton, was arrested at Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium in Horfield in April 2023.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Brooks was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 11 June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“I would like to thank Bristol Rovers for their support and cooperation during this investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n