Moment drunk football supporter wields traffic cone at wall of police in shocking bodycam footage
Watch as officers shout “get back!” at suspect as he aggressively waves the cone around and bangs it on the tarmac.
Shocking bodycam footage shows the moment a drunk football supporter wielded a traffic cone at a wall of police.
Declan Thomas, 21, can be seen swinging the cone around and using it in a stabbing motion in front of the officers. Thomas was arrested after the Cardiff City v Bristol City game on October 28 2023. Police say he took on a leading role in the disorder which took place at a temporary road closure.
The road closure was there to allow home and away supporters to make their way from the stadium safely. According to police, Thomas’ aggressive behaviour meant there was a delay in lifting the cordon.
Thomas, of Heol Derw, Ebbw Vale in Wales, pleaded guilty to affray at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on May 17. He was issued with a three-year Football Banning Order and 14-month custodial sentence, suspended for 24 months. He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work, abstain from alcohol for 120 days and pay £337 costs / surcharge.