Sheffield United's McBurnie cleared after fan alleged he stamped on him during a pitch invasion
The striker said he had jumped over Nottingham Forest supporter George Brinkley to evade him, with his barrister comparing him to a ballerina.
The footballer, who was sidelined through injury in the game, denied assault by beating and walked free after District Judge Leo Pyle said Mr Brinkley's evidence was "somewhat flimsy". "The prosecution opened this case on that boot following through into a stamp. It's quite clear that boot lifted up like a ballerina, trying to clear the legs of Mr Brinkley [who was] clutching his bottle and his programme, lying on the floor of a pitch he should not have been on," she told the court.
"I was using my arms for balance - it was kind of a hopping motion. It's hard to get your balance with so many people and obstacles in the way."Jewellery shop manager, 23, charged with death by dangerous driving over Park Royal Range Rover crash
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