Forest Green Rovers Fan Banned Three Years After Assaulting Stewards

During an Aldershot Town away match against Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn stadium, Tomas Coxe became agitated after two fans were ejected for vaping in the toilets, which breached stadium rules. Coxe's escalating behavior led security staff to decide to eject him as well, but he responded by throwing punches at the stewards and shouting threats. Police detained Coxe, who later pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive words intended to cause harassment, alarm, or distress. He was subsequently banned from regulated football matches for three years and ordered to complete 140 hours of community service and pay £200 in compensation to his victims. Gloucestershire Police and Forest Green Rovers officials emphasized their commitment to protecting stewards and ensuring a safe environment for fans and staff. The incident was fully captured on the stadium’s CCTV, supporting the prosecution and highlighting zero tolerance for violence against matchday personnel.