'I don't consider you to be a Wolves supporter': Final Nic Cruwys attacker locked up for two years

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Daniel Lloyd, 19, punched Watford supporter Nic Cruwys, causing him to trip and hit his head on the ground in Littles Lane.

Mr Cruwys had been in the city supporting his team in their clash at Molineux on March 7 last year.

Lloyd, who was one of six convicted for the attack, was identified after police recognised him from a previous run-in, in which he filmed officers.

And while being sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court today, Lloyd was told by Judge Simon Ward: "I don't consider you to be a Wolves supporter, and neither do the club."

Prosecutor David Lee told the court how police stopped Lloyd and asked for his details during a routine procedure before a previous match. He filmed the exchange on his phone.

Mr Lee also told the court how Lloyd had sent text messages to his associates to try and silence them and had hidden his phone, which he had stopped using, in a piece of cloth.

He said: "There were messages which he sent encouraging people not to talk about the attack, because he knew the police would be able to use the evidence against him.

"He stopped using the phone, and it was found hidden away after he was arrested.

"There are messages on the phone dating back to January of that year in which he arranges to meet up with other fans for potential violent activity.

"He sent a message to someone saying how he had been fined £90 for a public disorder offence in another area where Wolves were playing."

Lloyd, from Longfellow Road, Sedgley, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm on August 18. He was also handed an eight-year football banning order.

Defence barrister James Wilson accepted the attack was pre-meditated and and there was no excuse, but asked the judge to consider his age and claimed Lloyd has since changed his ways.

Judge Ward told Lloyd: "Mr Cruwys was your target, you were the first one to pursue him. I don't consider you to be a Wolves supporter, and neither do the club.

"You were not in the city centre to support your team, you were there to engage in violence. Mr Cruwys has been damaged beyond recognition."

He also told Lloyd that he escaped a longer sentence because he didn't attack Mr Cruwys while he lay prone on the ground.

• Connor Pearson, 16, of Ettingshall Road, was given 12 months detention and an eight year football banning order (FBO) after admitting grievous bodily harm. He kicked Mr Cruwys in the back

• Joe Wood, 15, of Woodstock Road, Wolverhampton, was handed a four years and eight month sentence and a 10 year FBO after admitting grievous bodily harm with intent. He stamped on Mr Cruwys' head.

• Joseph Lister, 19, of of Palmer Close, Wednesfield, who was given. 30 months detention after admitting grievous bodily harm. He kicked Mr Cruwys

• Ryan Meer, 19, of Watling Street, Gailey, pleaded guilty to affray and was given and eight months suspended sentence and ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work. He was given a four year FBO. He stepped over tjhe unconcious victim to square up to another Watford fan.

• Robert Beech, also 19 and of Springhill Road, Wednesfield, was given two months detention, suspended for 12 months, after admitting threatening behaviour.

• Daniel Lloyd, 19, of Longfellow Road, Sedgley, had admitted grievous bodily harm but the case against him was adjourned as he had no legal representation. He punched Mr Cruwys to the ground.

Judge Ward also asked the prosecutor why better quality CCTV only came to light 10 days after the trial kicked off.

During the trial the jury were shown grainy, zoomed-in footage of the attack, but it was later discovered that the attackers could be seen more clearly on zoomed-out footage, prompting them to plead guilty to reduced charges.

Others sent to Young Offenders Institutes were Joe Wood, 15, of Woodstock Road Wolverhampton, for GBH with intent, Joseph Lister, 19, of Palmer Close Wednesfield, for GBH and Connor Pearson, 16, of Ettinghshall Road, Wolverhampton, for GBH.

Two 19-year-olds Ryan Meer, of Watling Street, Gailey, and Robert Beech, of Springhill Avenue, Wednesfield, were given suspended sentences, Meer for affray and Beech for threatening behaviour.