Daniel ‘Jarvo’ Jarvis banned from soccer video games for 5 years

An on-line prankster who invaded the pitch throughout a soccer match in Dublin has been banned from attending all nationwide and worldwide video games for 5 years.

Daniel Jarvis, 37, from Gravesend in Kent, ran on to the pitch at the beginning of the match between Ireland and England on the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 7 September.

Mr Jarvis was given the banning order at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He should additionally give up his passport throughout worldwide tournaments.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts, National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for soccer policing, mentioned: “Jarvis is clearly an attention seeker who carried out the pitch invasion in order to get some more hits on his social media.

“His actions weren’t solely infantile and irresponsible, but additionally a complete waste of police time and taxpayers’ cash.

“In addition, these stunts divert security staff from their duties and it is difficult to instantly ascertain if someone poses a threat or is just seeking attention.

“I welcome the five-year banning order that has been handed to him, which is able to hopefully give him a while to develop up and begin to act responsibly.”

Simon Jones, Crown Prosecution Service Wessex and national football lead, said the banning order showed “the implications of prison actions at matches”.

“Daniel Jarvis used his notoriety and platform for repeated unlawful behaviour,” he mentioned.

“The Crown Prosecution Service continues to work carefully with policing colleagues to prosecute those that are answerable for criminality in sport.”