Taxi driver Nathan Platt, who is an Everton supporter, caused the damage when Newcastle United played the The Toffees in February
00:19, 30 Mar 2026
Nathan Platt pictured at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.(Image: ChronicleLive)
A football fan is facing being banned from matches after he damaged a £20 tile during a game at St James’ Park. Taxi driver Nathan Platt had travelled up from Merseyside to watch his team Everton play Newcastle United last month.
However, whilst inside the ground, the 33-year-old was seen to damage a tile, which was worth around £20, and he was arrested. Now, Platt, of Orrell Road, in Wallasey, is facing being made subject of a football banning order after he pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.
Glenda Beck, prosecuting, said the offence happened when Newcastle played Everton at home on February 28 this year. Mrs Beck continued: “Because it happened at the home of Newcastle United, the police are applying for a football banning order.
“The defendant is contesting that. I would submit you deal with sentence for the criminal damage and the football banning application together.” Hannah Mostoufi, defending, agreed.
Magistrates adjourned the case until August 4 when respective evidence will be heard and it will be assessed whether a football banning order is appropriate and just. In the meantime, Platt was released on conditional bail where he is not allowed to attend a registered football match in the UK.
He is also not allowed to go near a football stadium where the England International Men’s team are playing or Everton are playing away 24 hours before and 12 hours after the advertised kick-off time.
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