RHIAN'S RELIEF
Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster cleared of assaulting fan during pitch invasion
A FOOTIE ace accused of assaulting a fan during a pitch invasion had the charges against him dropped yesterday.
Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster, 22, was among players and staff confronted by thousands of Nottingham Forest supporters on May 17.
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They stormed on after their penalty shoot-out win in the Championship play-off semi-final.
Blades striker Billy Sharp, 36, was headbutted.
Brewster was later accused of assaulting George Brinkley, 26.
But the charge was dropped following a review, Nottingham magistrates’ court heard.
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A common assault case against Brewster’s fellow striker Oli McBurnie, 26, is also being reviewed.
His case was adjourned until August 4.
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