A FOOTBALL fan has pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly after missing the last train home after an England game at Euro 2020.
Carl John Evans, of no fixed abode, had been visiting a friend in Crewe to watch the England vs Scotland game on June 18, which ended in a goalless draw.
However, when 39-year-old made his way to the station to get the last train home to Northwich, he was too late and told by staff he would need to get a taxi instead.
Michael O'Kane, prosecuting, told Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, August 20, how Evans became abusive to the staff.
He said: "He was told by staff to leave the station and get a taxi home after being told the last train had already departed.
"He took umbrage to that suggestion and began shouting and swearing at staff.
"He was told to calm down but continued being abusive and was observed sticking his finger up to the cameras."
Police officers at the scene said Evans continued to be abusive when leaving the station building, causing disruption to waiting taxi drivers and members of the public.
Mr O'Kane went on: "Officers said Evans appeared to be unsteady on this feet, drunk and his breath smelt of alcohol."
Evans, who was arrested and taken to Middlewich Custody Suite, had no legal representation in court as he pleaded guilty to the offence.
When asked by District Judge Sanders what he was doing in Crewe that day, he told the court how he had gone there to watch the football at a friend's.
"I missed the last train home," Evans said.
"I was five pounds short of being able to get a taxi.
"I just wanted to get back to Northwich."
District Judge Sanders said the really reason he hadn't been able to get a taxi home that night was because he had been too drunk and none of the drivers had wanted to take him.
"So you got a ride to Middlewich instead," he added.
"I can however give you full credit for your guilty plea."
Evans was fined £60 and told to pay prosecution costs of £85 and a surcharge to fund victims services of £34.
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