Crime & Safety
5 to stand trial after Banbury United football match fight
The incident in question took place after a match at Banbury United on April 12 last year.
Kai Mason, 23, of Lewis Crescent, Wellington, Telford; David Swales, 43, of Marton Drive, Wellington, Telford; Ryan Corbyn, 28, of Barcombe Close, Banbury; Jordan Corbyn, 27, of Barcombe Close, Banbury; and Leighton Broom, 18, of Hodgson Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on April 21.
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All five pleaded not guilty to the single charge of affray.
Oxford Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)
The court heard the incident took place after a football match between Banbury United and AFC Telford United which finished 0-0.
A trial date, with an estimate of five days, was set for May 8, 2028.
Judge Michael Roques said: “I’m afraid we can’t get your trial in until 2028.”
All five men were released on unconditional bail.