FOOTAGE showing the moment that a Chester FC fan smashes the driver side window of an away team's coach has been released by Cheshire Police, following the man's sentencing.

Thomas Graham, 18, of Wharton Court, invaded the pitch at the Chester FC vs Brackley Town play-off match at the Deva Stadium on Sunday, May 7, before going on to damage the Volvo coach.

Brackley Town won the game and following the final whistle, Graham was one of a number of Chester fans invaded the pitch and was abusive towards the opposition fans.

Graham was subsequently identified as a suspect in the case after a he was recognised in a CCTV appeal issued by Cheshire Police.

As previously reported by the Standard, the 18-year-old attended Chester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, September 5, where he was given a fine of £1,518.84 and ordered to complete 50 hours unpaid work.

Graham was also handed a three-year Football Banning Order, which prevents him from attending any football matches anywhere in the UK.

Following the sentencing, James Wright, of Chester Proactive Team, said:

"Graham was intent on causing trouble, he joined the pitch invasion at the outset, was threatening towards the opposition fans and even damaged a coach which was waiting outside.

"Thankfully, he has now been held accountable for his actions. However, this is not the end, today will mark the first of many prosecutions in relation to this disorder and I hope that it acts as warning to anyone who is planning on causing trouble at any future matches."